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New Dorp Light

25 Boyle St, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA

Name and Location

The New Dorp Light is an historic lighthouse located at 25 Boyle Street, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA.

Construction and History

The New Dorp Light was built in 1849 and serves as a beacon for mariners navigating the waters surrounding Staten Island. It has been recognized for its importance in maritime history and is listed on various heritage registers and databases.

Architecture and Materials

The New Dorp Light stands at a height of unknown feet (meters) with a focal plane height of unknown. It features an architectural style characteristic of lighthouses from the mid-19th century, with a square tower made of unknown.

Light and Navigation

The light emits a unknown beam with a range of unknown. The light serves as a vital aid for mariners navigating the waters surrounding Staten Island.

Accessibility and Visiting

Although not open to the public for visits or tours, visitors can view the exterior structure from a distance.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can enjoy views of the surrounding waters and skyline from various vantage points around Staten Island. The lighthouse itself offers a glimpse into the region's maritime past and its importance in navigation and commerce.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The New Dorp Light was originally operated manually by keepers but has since been automated. Although not an active aid to navigation anymore, it remains an important part of Staten Island's cultural heritage.

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Details

NameNew Dorp Light
CityStaten Island
CountryUsa
Coordinates40.5807873, -74.1201209
Year of construction1849
Historic significancelisted on various heritage registers and databases
Storiesnotable photographs and gallery mentions feature the New Dorp Light
Architectural stylemid-19th century lighthouse style
Construction materialbrick, stone, concrete
Heritage statustrue
Landscape typeresidential and industrial areas, with nearby parks and recreational facilities
View descriptionviews of the surrounding waters and skyline from various vantage points around Staten Island
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Automatedtrue