Annisquam combines the Indian word for cape harbor and Cape Ann. In 1897 the present 41-ft, white cylindrical brick tower became the second replacement of the tower first built in 1801 at its present location at Wigwam Point on Annisquam River in Ipswich Bay, on Cape Ann's north coast. The tower is connected to shore by a wooden walkway. The lighthouse lens was upgraded in 1872 from a fifth-order to a fourth-order Fresnel, and in 1988 it was again replaced by its current 190mm plastic lens. Its operation was automated in 1974. The light flashes white every 7.5s and a foghorn sounds every 30s. The site and tower were closed when interior restoration was needed. The tower can be approached by auto at the end of Lighthouse Road. There is limited parking close to the light. The picturesque nearby Annisquam Village was visited by Rudyard Kipling and later served as the home of Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse when they wrote the musical, "Sound of Music".
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Annisquam Massachusetts 01931
(Brookline) Alfred Adler Institute Of Boston Inc
(Annisquam) Annisquam Harbor Light
(Marblehead) Back Beach
(Salem) Baker's Island Light
(Bolton) Bolton Fair
(Boston) Boston Architectural Center
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04/19 Coming to The Annisquam area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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