LightHouses

 

Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota, USA

Jutting out on a rocky plinth over the north shore of Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse is an iconic Minnesota landmark. Built following a particularly brutal storm in November 1905, which destroyed or badly damaged 18 ships on the western part of the lake, the lighthouse was opened in 1910. Today, thanks to its attractive yellow-brick octagonal tower and unbeatable clifftop location, it’s become an attraction in its own right.