Today, we tell the story of the Wheatsheaf Lighthouse which dominated the Wearside skyline.
It lasted until 1970 when its demolition was planned - but then a fire put it right back in the spotlight.
These photos, plucked from the Sunderland Echo archives, as well as from Sunderland Antiquarian Society and Google Maps, aim to bring that story to life.
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5. No lighting please
But any plans that Mr Mills had to light it up had to be abandoned. The port authorities vetoed it, saying that it would mislead shipping which was heading for the River Wear. | se
6. It was a useful building
It wasn't a complete waste of money, though, as the building had loads of facilities inside it. They included a furnace, an old style lift and roomy cellars. | se
7. After the war
This grainy photo shows the lighthouse survived the bombings of Sunderland in World War II. Here it is in a 1946 photo. | nw
8. Doing great business
And the building underneath it continued to welcome some popular businesses including Marlee's sweet shop, pictured here in 1969. | se