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The '''Absecon Light''' is a coastal [[lighthouse]] located in the north end of [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]] overlooking [[Absecon Inlet]]. It is the second-tallest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and is the third tallest in the United States. Construction began in 1854, with the light first lit on [[January 15]], [[1857]]. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1933 and although the light still shines every night, it is no longer an active navigational aid. The lighthouse is open to public visitation and for a small donation you may climb to the watch room and external gallery. A re-creation of the keepers' quarters was opened in 2002 and serves as a museum and gift shop. The original oil house now contains a [[Fresnel Lens]] exhibit. Along with school and group tours, the Absecon Lighthouse also offers an overnight program for Scouts, Summer Keeper Camp and a wide variety of special events throughout the year. |
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It was designed by [[George Meade]] and still retains its original first order fixed Fresnel lens. As the light was fixed (non-flashing), it does not have a landward segment allowing visitors to look up in the lens where the keepers entered it for maintenance. |
It was designed by [[George Meade]] and still retains its original first order fixed Fresnel lens. As the light was fixed (non-flashing), it does not have a landward segment allowing visitors to look up in the lens where the keepers entered it for maintenance. |
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| Location | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 39°21′58.7″N 74°24′50.8″W / 39.366306°N 74.414111°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1856  |
| Foundation | Granite blocks |
| Construction | Brick / Iron |
| Height | 169 feet[1] |
| Shape | Frustrum of a Cone attached to keeper's house |
| Markings | yellow/red band midway[3] |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1857 |
| Deactivated | 1933 |
| Focal height | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Lens | First order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 19.5 nautical miles |
| Characteristic | fixed white light |
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| Location | Vermont and Pacific Aves., Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1856 |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000492[2] |
| Added to NRHP | January 25, 1971 |
The Absecon Light is a coastal lighthouse located in the north end of Atlantic City, New Jersey overlooking Absecon Inlet. It is the second-tallest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and is the third tallest in the United States. Construction began in 1854, with the light first lit on January 15, 1857. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1933 and although the light still shines every night, it is no longer an active navigational aid. The lighthouse is open to public visitation and for a small donation you may climb to the watch room and external gallery. A re-creation of the keepers' quarters was opened in 2002 and serves as a museum and gift shop. The original oil house now contains a Fresnel Lens exhibit. Along with school and group tours, the Absecon Lighthouse also offers an overnight program for Scouts, Summer Keeper Camp and a wide variety of special events throughout the year.
It was designed by George Meade and still retains its original first order fixed Fresnel lens. As the light was fixed (non-flashing), it does not have a landward segment allowing visitors to look up in the lens where the keepers entered it for maintenance.
Jack E. Boucher conceived and oversaw the preservation of the lighthouse in 1964.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places as reference #71000492, and by the Historic American Buildings Survey number NJ-734.[4]
Museum
Absecon Lighthouse has a history museum located in the replicated 1925 Keeper’s House. Exhibits include ocean life, shipwrecks, keepers and lighthouse history, local memorabilia and restoration photos. The Oil House has a Fresnel Lens exhibit. Visitors can climb the 228 steps to the top of the lighthouse. Educational programs are offered for groups and children.
See also
References
- ^ "New Jersey Light Stations". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ^ "New Jersey Light Stations". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ NEW JERSEY - Atlantic County, National Register of Historic Places. Accessed March 6, 2008.
Specialized Further reading
- Historic Absecon Lighthouse - official site, visitor information
- Absecon Light at American Byways
- NPS - Absecon Light at Historic light stations
- HABS/HAER record of the Absecon lighthouse
- Absecon Lighthouse - from Lighthousefriends.com
- United States Coast Guard Military History, List of New Jersey Lights, including Absecon Light.
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