New Canal Lighthouse Black and White

The New Canal Light or (more commonly New Canal Lighthouse or New Basin Canal Lighthouse) was first established in 1838 at the north end of the New... more

by Judy Vincent

Title

New Canal Lighthouse Black and White

Artist

Judy Vincent

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

The New Canal Light or (more commonly New Canal Lighthouse or New Basin Canal Lighthouse) was first established in 1838 at the north end of the New Basin Canal which ran from Lake Pontchartrain to the Uptown or "American" section of the city which today is known as the New Orleans Central Business District.

The lighthouse was heavily damaged during the 2005 hurricane season by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The first floor had collapsed and its cupola had fallen off. In 2006, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation signed a lease with the United States Coast Guard to repair the damaged lighthouse. It was disassembled and the building was put into storage. Reconstruction of the lighthouse began in February 2012 and was completed in 2013. This photo was taken in October of 2016.

The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 as the New Canal Lighthouse.

This image has been featured in the following groups:
Southern Photographers - 1/23/17
USA Photographers - 1/23/17
Canon Full Frame Cameras - 1/23/17
Images That Excite You - 11/17/19
Global Artists Gallery - 11/19/19
Lady Photographers and Artists - 11/21/19

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January 22nd, 2017