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A Welcome Sight
Nantucket in the Spring

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The Massachusetts island of Nantucket lies 26 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, but a world away, especially in the springtime before summer's crowds arrive.

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Brant Point Light Nantucket Photo

The first lighthouse was erected at Brant Point in 1746. The current Brant Point Light dates to 1901. The petite, 26-foot beacon is always a welcome sight to Nantucket travelers.

© 2007 Kim Knox Beckius
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