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| Rondout Creek (Kingston) Lighthouse, Kingston, NY |
*Dates of operation~~ 1915-present
*Building Material~~ Brick on concrete pier
*Tower~~ 48 feet
*Elevation~~ On 6 foot tall concrete pier at river level
*Markings~~ Yellow w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Flashing white every 6 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to tower), 2 cisterns
*Automated~~ 1954
*Original Lens~~ Sixth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 250mm
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ City of Kingston lease to Hudson River Maritime Museum
*Waterway Location~~ Hudson River at mouth of Rondout Creek
*Significant Feature~~ This is the third lighthouse built at the mouth of Rondout Creek.
The first two, built in 1837 and 1867,respectfully, were both withered away by the
elements and demolished.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.hrmm.org/rondout/light.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/rondout.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=679
Poughkeepsie Journal's article on lighthouse's history
http://cityguide.pojonews.com/fe/Activities/stories/act_kingston_rondout_lighthouse.asp
*Building Material~~ Brick on concrete pier
*Tower~~ 48 feet
*Elevation~~ On 6 foot tall concrete pier at river level
*Markings~~ Yellow w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Flashing white every 6 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to tower), 2 cisterns
*Automated~~ 1954
*Original Lens~~ Sixth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 250mm
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ City of Kingston lease to Hudson River Maritime Museum
*Waterway Location~~ Hudson River at mouth of Rondout Creek
*Significant Feature~~ This is the third lighthouse built at the mouth of Rondout Creek.
The first two, built in 1837 and 1867,respectfully, were both withered away by the
elements and demolished.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.hrmm.org/rondout/light.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/rondout.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=679
Poughkeepsie Journal's article on lighthouse's history
http://cityguide.pojonews.com/fe/Activities/stories/act_kingston_rondout_lighthouse.asp
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