Name and Location

The Little Red Lighthouse is located on the Hudson River Greenway, in Fort Washington Park, Manhattan, New York City, USA.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in 1921 to serve as a guide for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the Hudson River. Initially known as Jeffrey's Hook Light, it was renamed the Little Red Lighthouse due to its small size and red color.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its simple yet distinctive design. Its red color and small size make it a striking feature along the Hudson River waterfront. Although exact information on the architect is unavailable, the lighthouse's design reflects the typical style of early 20th-century American lighthouses.

Light and Navigation

The Little Red Lighthouse has been decommissioned as an active aid to navigation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse via Fort Washington Park, which offers stunning views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline.

Notable Views and Landscape

Fort Washington Park offers stunning views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The lighthouse gained international attention in 1941 when author Hildegarde Swift wrote a children's book, "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Grey Bridge," about its struggles to remain a beacon of hope during World War II. In 1962, the United States Coast Guard officially decommissioned the lighthouse due to concerns over safety and maintenance costs.

Technical and Operational Details

• Latitude: 40.8502552
• Longitude: -73.946963

Further Information

The Little Red Lighthouse is a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) site, designated in 1979. For more information on the Little Red Lighthouse's history and significance, visit the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Red_Lighthouse">Wikipedia page or consult local historical records.