Currituck Beach Lighthouse

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lighthouse
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:affiliatedWith keeper's_house
gptkbp:architect gptkb:George_Meade
gptkbp:built 1875
gptkbp:colors black and white
gptkbp:community_role important to local community identity
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts community events throughout the year
gptkbp:constructionMaterial brick
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of maritime history
gptkbp:design octagonal brick
gptkbp:educational_programs offers educational programs for schools
gptkbp:elevation 30 feet above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_impact promotes environmental awareness
gptkbp:events hosts special events and tours
gptkbp:exhibits historical exhibits on lighthouse history
gptkbp:function navigation
gptkbp:gift_shop features a gift shop for visitors
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on 171 feet
gptkbp:height 162 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance important_for_navigation_in_Outer_Banks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Currituck Beach Lighthouse
gptkbp:landmark historic landmark
designated_as_a_North_Carolina_Historic_Site
gptkbp:lighting fixed white light
upgraded lighting system in 2000s
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local maritime legends
gptkbp:location gptkb:Currituck_County,_North_Carolina
gptkbp:maintenance maintained_by_Currituck_County
gptkbp:movement 220
gptkbp:nearby_attractions popular tourist destination
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:owner gptkb:U.S._Coast_Guard
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:powerOutput electric
gptkbp:provides_access_to accessible to visitors year-round
gptkbp:purpose guide ships
gptkbp:range 18 nautical miles
gptkbp:registration listed_on_National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:renovated 1990s
ongoing restoration efforts
gptkbp:resources provides guided tours during peak season
gptkbp:sonar white light
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Currituck_Sound
gptkbp:surroundingArea part_of_Currituck_Beach_Lighthouse_Park
gptkbp:tour offers historical tours of the lighthouse
gptkbp:visibility visible from several miles away
gptkbp:visitors open to the public
gptkbp:wildlife surrounded by diverse local wildlife.