Fire Island Lighthouse
by Judy Hall-Folde
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Fire Island Lighthouse
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Judy Hall-Folde
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" Fire Island Light was an important landmark for transatlantic ships coming into New York Harbor at the turn of the last century. For many European immigrants, the Fire Island Light was their first sight of land upon arrival in America.
The first lighthouse built on Fire Island was completed in 1826. It was a 74-foot high, cream colored, octagonal pyramid made of Connecticut River blue split stone. The tower was built at the end of the island, adjacent to the inlet. This tower was not effectively...quoted from official website.
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June 23rd, 2014
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