Alaska's oldest original lighthouse, Eldred Rock, opens to public for first time
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Corinne Smith
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Summary
Alaska's oldest original lighthouse, Eldred Rock Lighthouse, located between Juneau and Haines, has opened to the public for the first time. The white octagonal structure with a red roof, a historic landmark for mariners in the upper Lynn Canal, celebrated its grand opening on May 30 with supporters from Haines and Juneau after approximately six years of volunteer restoration efforts.
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Alaska's oldest original lighthouse is located 55 miles north of Juneau and 17 miles south of Haines, and will be open to members of the public for the first time.
Boats of supporters from Haines and Juneau joined a grand opening event on the island May 30 to celebrate a roughly six year volunteer
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