Coney Island Lighthouse

The Coney Island Lighthouse was first established in 1890.

History

• The current tower was first lit in 1920 and is still operational, although it was automated in 1989.
• The original lens was a fourth order Fresnel lens installed in 1890.

The lighthouse is a skeletal white tower with black trim, constructed from steel pile on a foundation. The most recent resident keeper, Frank Schubert, worked at the light since 1960.

Architecture

• The Coney Island Lighthouse is located on Beach 47th Street in Sea Gate, Brooklyn, New York City, east of New York Harbor's main channel.
• Access to the lighthouse is restricted due to its location.

The light remains operational, although it has been automated since 1989. The most recent resident keeper, Frank Schubert, manned the light from 1960 until his death in 2003, saving 15 lives and being honored at the White House by President George H. W. Bush.

Heritage Status

The Coney Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, with the Long Island chapter of Sons of the American Revolution publishing a history of the light.

Notable Historical Events

• Frank Schubert's dedication to the lighthouse and his role as the last civilian keeper in the United States are notable historical events.

Architecture

The lighthouse is a skeletal white tower with black trim, constructed from steel pile on a foundation. The most recent resident keeper, Frank Schubert, worked at the light since 1960.

Location and Accessibility

• The Coney Island Lighthouse was first established in 1890.
• The current tower was first lit in 1920 and is still operational, although it was automated in 1989.
• The original lens was a fourth order Fresnel lens installed in 1890.