You've heard of nuclear bombs and nuclear power plants, but have you ever heard of a nuclear lighthouse? Baltimore Harbor Lighthouse was a pain in the behind to build, but it's troubles didn't stop there! Listen in for the story of the first (and only) US light to be run with nuclear power!

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References:

1. Baltimore Light Station > United States Coast Guard > All
2. The Baltimore Light | Lighthouse in Chesapeake Bay
3. Caisson (engineering) - Wikipedia
4. Measuring Worth - purchasing power of the dollar.
5. Baltimore Lighthouse, Maryland at Lighthousefriends.com