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Shimizu Lighthouse (Shimizu city, Shizuoka prefecture) Commissioning
date : March 1, 1912 |
| This the oldest reinforced concrete
lighthouse remaining in its original form in Japan. There are 7 vertical reinforcing rods imbedded in each side of the octagonal tower with reinforcing hoops provided about every 50 cm. The foundation is of non-reinforced concrete. Preservation repair work together with earthquake reinforcement were implemented in 1994. |
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