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inside the lantern room can often soar well above 110 degrees, a metal ball at. the top of the cupola provides ventilation and allows the heat to escape. 3 Lantern Room: The lantern room is the most important room in a lighthouse. because that is where the lighthouse beacon (or light) is located. The walls of. the lantern room are made of glass so the light can be seen at night.
Located on rocky coasts, towering cliffs, and on islands, lighthouses serve as beacons, guiding ships safely into harbor at night or during a storm. Coastal lighthouses were first constructed in the 17th century to warn mariners of dangerous rocks, reefs, and currents, according to the Lighthouse Preservation Society. By 1900, nearly 1,000 lighthouses had been built in the US; and today, there are nearly 50,000 lighthouses in existence.