The status might tell you something about this issue’s Mystery Photo. Now tell us more, what it represents, and where it is located, along with your name and hometown.
The most recent mystery was recognized by lots of people, including Bruce Gaynor, Norcross; Mark Willis, Lawrenceville; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; Stuart Ogilvie, Rehobeth, Ala.; Terry Brookshire, Duluth; David Freeman, Buford; Jayne Bane, Lawrenceville; and Logan Duke of Fort McKavett, Texas, who wrote: “That’s the St. Simon’s Island lighthouse. It’s been a decade or three, but when I was kid, the playground equipment was at Neptune Park, just west of the lighthouse, and east of the pier. So this must be a sunrise rather than sunset picture.” Logan’s right.
Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas, gave additional information. “The photo was shot during the early morning sunrise, which would explain why there are no children playing in the jungle gym and slide structure that was built in the shape of a sailing ship to complement the nautical theme of the area.
“This is the second lighthouse that has been at this location. The first was 75-feet high and built of tabby concrete (a mix of lime, sand, and oyster shells) in 1810. It was destroyed during the Civil War by Confederate troops in 1862 to prevent Union forces from using it for navigation. The current lighthouse was built in 1872 and stands 104-feet tall, and is topped with a cast iron lantern. Originally powered by oil lamps and reflectors, it was later upgraded to a Fresnel lens, and then to electricity in 1934. It was fully automated in 1953 and continues to operate today.
“Visitors can climb the 129 steps to the observation deck for a panoramic view of St. Simons Island and the Atlantic coastline. If you ever visit the lighthouse and decide to climb to the top, be sure to look down and watch the children play as they climb up and slide down the jungle gym in the playground 100-feet below!”
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