Picture of the Day for October 5, 2019

On a wet and dark day, any light is welcomed including the light provided to sailors from a Fresnel lens illuminating their way. This Fourth Order Fresnel lens was installed on the South Pier of the Duluth Ship Canal in 1901 and lit the way until it was removed in 1995 and is now on display in the Canal Park Marine Museum.

Old Fresnel Lens

Old Fresnel Lens

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