The federal government is selling off lighthouses or in some cases giving them away for free. A look at a few lights that are up for grabs:
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HALFWAY ROCK LIGHT STATION
Location: Casco Bay, Maine
Bids: 6
High current bidder: $247,000
Claim to fame: Named “Halfway Rock” because it’s halfway between Cape Elizabeth and Cape Small.
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STURGEON BAY SHIP CANAL NORTH PIERHEAD
Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Bids: 2
High current bidder: $26,000
Claim to fame: The entire building and lighthouse tower are bright red.
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MINOTS LEDGE LIGHT
Location: A mile off of Cohasset, Massachusetts
Bids: 1
High current bidder: $10,000
Claim to fame: Locals call it the “I Love You” light because of its 1-4-3 flashing signal. 1-4-3 represents the number of letters in the words “I Love You.”
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ROUND ISLAND PASSAGE LIGHT
Location: Straits of Mackinac, Michigan
Bids: 2
High current bidder: $21,500
Claim to fame: One of the last lighthouses built on the Great Lakes.
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Source: General Services Administration
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