The Fire Island Lighthouse, the sixth tallest lighthouse in the country and the tallest in New York City!
If you dare to climb the 182 steps of the tower, on a clear day, you can see the New York City skyline in the distance.
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The Fire Island Lighthouse is an iconic landmark on the western end of the island.
The current lighthouse stands 180 feet tall (51 meters), and was built in 1858. It dwarfs the original 1826 lighthouse which stood at only 74ft. The Fire Island Lighthouse has served as a navigational aid for local mariners and was the first light immigrants saw when coming to America in the 1800s. The lighthouse light remained dark for twelve years (1974-1986 when the United States Coast Guard decommissioned the tower. Luckily the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society was formed and raised over $1.2 million to relight the light on Memorial Day of 1986.
Today, the lighthouse is run by volunteers who share their passion for the history of Fire Island, the lighthouse, and Long Island. - in: https://fireislandferries.com
The current lighthouse stands 180 feet tall (51 meters), and was built in 1858. It dwarfs the original 1826 lighthouse which stood at only 74ft. The Fire Island Lighthouse has served as a navigational aid for local mariners and was the first light immigrants saw when coming to America in the 1800s. The lighthouse light remained dark for twelve years (1974-1986 when the United States Coast Guard decommissioned the tower. Luckily the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society was formed and raised over $1.2 million to relight the light on Memorial Day of 1986.
Today, the lighthouse is run by volunteers who share their passion for the history of Fire Island, the lighthouse, and Long Island. - in: https://fireislandferries.com
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