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West Dennis Light

West Dennis Light

Dennis Port, Massachusetts

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West Dennis Light

West Dennis Light
Previously known as Bass River Lighthouse, the tower was built in 1853 atop a large keeper's house and represents one of the first examples of "Cape Cod style" lighthouses. Whit its range of 12 miles and a white light flash every 6 seconds, it has been operating constantly for almost half a century since it was constructed. Now is the venue of a seasonal hotel called At the Lighthouse Inn.

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  • address1 Lighthouse Inn Road, West Dennis, MA
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