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Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon

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Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon - Bleyer, Bill
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The first Fire Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1826 after numerous shipwrecks along the barrier island. A replacement tower built in 1858 incorporated innovations in lighthouse design such as the Fresnel lens. Vessels anchored offshore, known as lightships, augmented the lighthouse for many years. The Coast Guard shut down the site in 1973. Through the efforts of the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society and the National Park Service, the beautiful structure was meticulously restored and the tower relit in 1986. ...

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Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon 2017, History Press Library Editions

ISBN-13: 9781540216243

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Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon 2017, History Press

ISBN-13: 9781625859778

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