Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1953 Sankaty Lighthouse Poster Photo. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1953 Sankaty Lighthouse Wall Art Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Located on the easternmost point of Nantucket, the Sankaty Head lighthouse was built in 1950 and remains one of the most iconic lighthouses in the region and an enduring part of the sailing and boating legacy attached to the Massachusetts island. The light was fully automated in 1950 and is still in service, providing boaters off the coast of Nantucket the ability to navigate the waters while avoiding shallow shoals that caused numerous accidents during the early portions of the nineteenth century. The lighthouse was officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and moved from its original location due to erosion of the bluff on which it was situated.
This photograph features the lighthouse as well as the keeper's house next to it in an iconic image that presents this national treasure in a nostalgic light. Nantucket was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966 and is considered a prime example of late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century architecture and the characteristics of a New England seaport town. During those times, the island was a vibrant hub for whaling and is the initial setting for "Moby Dick," which remains a classic tale of the time to this day.
The lighthouses of New England attract tourists each year and create an indelible bond to the past that is unlike other architectural features or natural areas. This is an authentic piece of American history that immediately transports the viewer back in time while illustrating Nantucket's distinct heritage.
