The storm’s winds also broke many of the windows in the light cupola and destroyed the structure's electrical systemIn March 2010, the city re-opened the lighthouse to public tours after a 14-month, $400,000 restoration that was funded by FEMA and MEMA and completed by Biloxi contractor J.O. Katrina's storm surge enveloped a third of the 64-foot tall lighthouse, and the constant pounding from the water and winds toppled many bricks that lined the interior of the cast iron tower. Coast Guard assumed responsibility for the light's operation.After being declared surplus property in 1968, the Biloxi Lighthouse was deeded to the City of Biloxi, which eventually opened it to public tours.The lighthouse has withstood many storms over the years. The light was civilian operated from 1848 to 1939, and is notable for its several female lightkeepers, including Maria Younghans, who tended the light for 53 years. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi 777 Beach Blvd Biloxi, Mississippi 39530 United States. It is the city's signature landmark and has become a post-Katrina symbol of the city's resolve and resilience. Stay in one of our 499 luxe rooms and suites, chase thrills on the casino floor, make time for rejuvenation at our spa and salon, or kick back by the resort-style pool. The Biloxi Lighthouse was erected in 1848 and was one of the first cast-iron lighthouses in the South. Surrounded by white-sand beaches, Harrah’s Gulf Coast offers genuine Southern hospitality in the heart of Biloxi, Mississippi.
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