“A Light in the Harbor” Exhibition of Lighthouses on Display in Sandusky
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Source: The Beacon
Lighthouses themselves are the focus of a public outdoor art exhibit that will light up historic downtown Sandusky throughout the summer of 2008. “A Light in the Harbor” will feature 28 lighthouse replicas, each decorated by a local artist. The variety of themes and choices of decorative styles and materials is reminiscent of the diversity of lighthouses of old.
A few of the lighthouses depict water and shoreline scenes, while others highlight local landmarks. One even represents a wine bottle, in a tip of the hat to Lake Erie’s thriving wine industry.
Maps showing the locations of the lighthouses is available at the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center on State Route 250 near the Sandusky Mall and at the Merry-Go-Round Museum in downtown Sandusky. A free down-loadable map is available on-line at www.alightintheharbor.com. “A Light in the Harbor” memorabilia, including T-shirts, posters and a souvenir booklet, are also available at these locations.
The majority of the lighthouses will be auctioned to the public on September 18 at Castaway Bay Resort in Sandusky. Several of the lighthouses have been pre-sold to their sponsors. Advanced bidding will be available on-line at www.alightintheharbor.com. Proceeds will benefit the Merry-Go-Round Museum, Firelands chapter of the American Red Cross and United Way of Erie County.
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