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| Hudson-Athens (Hudson City) Lighthouse, Hudson City, NY |
*Dates of operation~~ 1874-present
*Building Material~~ Stone & brick
*Tower~~ 30 feet
*Elevation~~ On 15 foot tall granite base at river level
*Markings~~ Red brick w/ natural stone trim & black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Flashing green every 2.5 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to tower)
*Automated~~ 1949
*Original Lens~~ Fifth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 300mm
*Open to Public?~~ Yes (occasional summer tours)
*Current Owner~~ US Coast Guard lease to Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation
Committee, Inc.
*Waterway Location~~ Hudson River
*Significant Feature~~ A virtual twin of Stepping Stones Lighthouse in Long Island Sound.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://hudsonathenslighthouse.org/
National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/hudson.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=677
Floor Plans of Lighthouse
http://www.hudsonlights.com/hudson2.htm
*Building Material~~ Stone & brick
*Tower~~ 30 feet
*Elevation~~ On 15 foot tall granite base at river level
*Markings~~ Red brick w/ natural stone trim & black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Flashing green every 2.5 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to tower)
*Automated~~ 1949
*Original Lens~~ Fifth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 300mm
*Open to Public?~~ Yes (occasional summer tours)
*Current Owner~~ US Coast Guard lease to Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation
Committee, Inc.
*Waterway Location~~ Hudson River
*Significant Feature~~ A virtual twin of Stepping Stones Lighthouse in Long Island Sound.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://hudsonathenslighthouse.org/
National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/hudson.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=677
Floor Plans of Lighthouse
http://www.hudsonlights.com/hudson2.htm
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