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Erie Lighthouses Lauren Verno and Christina Borelli

The Work of Art: Presque Isle Lighthouse ,[object Object],-weathered -rustic -rather small (for a lighthouse) -concealed by trees -old -dull -simplistic -geometric -attached to a private residence -closed to public -surrounded by colorful leaves -smell of the lake/beach -smell of autumn leaves -sound of cars passing by -sound of wind -sounds of the water -sound of birds/wildlife

The Work of Art: North Pierhead Lighthouse ,[object Object],-rusty -modern -bold stripes -rather small -graffiti -geometric -simplistic design -rough texture -beat up -surrounded by open water -noticeable to the public -lots of sightseers -sounds of water -sounds of birds -sounds of nearby fishermen -sound of boats -smell of fish

The Work of Art: Erie Land Lighthouse ,[object Object],-circular -made of sandstone -some parts covered in moss -well-kept, only a little weathered -rough texture -connected to small, square building -private residence nearby -surrounded by bright fall leaves -flowers and pumpkin displayed on steps -fairly tall -looked fairly new -smell of fresh air -smell of wet leaves -sounds of birds -sounds of water -sounds of nearby construction

Questions: Presque Isle Lighthouse -Why is it a private residence? -How long has it been standing? -How long has it been a private residence? -Is the lighthouse currently active? -Why did the architect construct it connected to a house? -Who lives in the residence? -How tall is the lighthouse? -How many steps lead to the top? -Is it useful for boats if it’s so far offshore and concealed?

Questions: North Pierhead Lighthouse ,[object Object],-Do the stripes mean something? -Are the stripes purposeful to boaters? -Is it active? -Is it owned by the US Coast Guard (since it’s on their property)? -Who maintains it? -How far does the light shine? -How old is it? -How many steps are inside? -How tall is it? -Is the surrounding water a high traffic area for boats? -Are there a lot of sightseers?

Questions: Erie Land Lighthouse ,[object Object],-Was the lighthouse recently restored? -Is sandstone a durable building material? -Do the people who live in the nearby private residence take care of the lighthouse? -Was the house built for the lighthouse keepers? -How many steps are inside? -Is it taller than the other Erie lighthouses? -Does the light still shine? -Who put up the pumpkin and flower display? -Is the lighthouse useful for boaters since it’s so far from the water?

Contextual Information: Presque Isle Lighthouse ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Historical: -established in 1873 -cost $15,000 -built to replace the Erie Land Lighthouse -made of brick, originally 40 feet tall, then increased to 57 -Charles Waldo was the first keeper

Contextual Information: North Pierhead Lighthouse ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Historical: -established in 1857 -had a red Fresnel lens until 1995 when it was given a modern flashing red light -cost $5,250 -made of cast iron, two stories tall -Samuel Foster was the first keeper

Contextual Information: Erie Land Lighthouse ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Historical: -established in 1818 -made of brick, now stands 56 feet -built to improve navigation on the Great Lakes -first American Lighthouse on the Great Lakes -John Bone was the first keeper

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Mind Map Erie Lighthouses Reflections Activities Aesthetic Ed Contextual Info Questions Noticings Who built it? How tall is it? Is it still active? Who are the lighthouse keepers? Who takes care of it? Presque Isle: 1873, made of brick, first keeper: Waldo North Pierhead: 1857, made of cast iron, first keeper: Foster Erie Land: 1818, made of sandstone, first keeper: Bone See: geometric shapes, circular shapes, small, weathered, stripes, Smell: beach, fish, leaves, fresh air Hear: wind, water, birds, people Reminded us of family beach vacations. Made us think about the use of lighthouses today. Made us wonder about the lighthouse keepers. Math: shapes English: stories Science: effects of weather History: timeline Art: make your own lighthouse Music: make up a song Experiencing is important! Be aware of surroundings and noticings. Exercise your imagination as much as possible! There is art everywhere! Things can be artistic and functional at the same time. As long as you take the time to notice, you’ll find something beautiful. Everyday World

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