I indicated in my previous post that I would post what I saw at the top, forgetting that I had a few images of the windows I passed as I wound my way up through the lighthouse. These two images are the same window with different “moods” and perspectives. Thanks for stopping by.
It was a dizzying climb to the top of the lighthouse. The relatively small space and limited field of vision was disorienting, in a fun kind of way.
The Lighthouse was completed on November 5, 1796 and is the oldest Lighthouse in the State of New York and the 4th oldest Lighthouse in the United States. The Tower is 110′ 6″ tall and there are 137 iron steps to the top of the tower. Thanks for that Google.
If you would like to explore the story and history of the Montauk Lighthouse a bit more, this is a good place to start: https://montauklighthouse.com/info/lighthouse-history/ Next: what I found at the top.
I wonder if there are any still living who possess the creativity, artistry, and craftsmanship represented by these Fresnel lenses. They are truly magnificent!
Next post (I promise): we start climbing!
There is a $12 fee to enter the privately run museum at the lighthouse. The museum is modest in size and scope, but, the gentleman who was taking tickets to climb the lighthouse was an expert in all things lighthouse: the history of the Montauk Point Lighthouse; the amazing Fresnel lenses that shoot light across the ocean; how erosion is controlled so the lighthouse doesn’t fall into the sea, to name a few.
These lenses are amazing works of art in and of themselves. Thanks for stopping by. Next up: inside the lighthouse.
Here are some images of the Montauk Lighthouse at the end of the island. It was a beautiful day to explore in and around the lighthouse.
If you want to read more about this National Historic Landmark check out this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_Point_Light
According to our friends at Wikipedia, the lighthouse was constructed in 1796. The building in front is a privately run museum.
Thanks for stopping by. Soon to come: interior images.
This image, and the next more than a few posts, will be from my recent trip to Long Island, and time spent exploring the end of the island, known as, Montauk Point. This was taken as I walked around the perimeter of the lighthouse. More on that lighthouse soon. Thanks for stopping by.
The spring weather in Illinois and in New York has been more like a crazy mash-up of Fall with a touch of Winter: lots of cold rain and gray skies. During my recent trip to New York a beautiful, sunny, bright day made an appearance that coincided with a last minute decision to go to the end of the island. So glad I did.
Back home now from my time in New York, however, more images are coming from my time on Long Island. This was taken at the start of our trip just as we were heading towards the George Washington Bridge.
We all need it sometimes. (Click the image for a larger view.)
A seaside view of the iconic Jones Beach water tower and several of the buildings along the boardwalk.
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