East Point Lighthouse #1
by Ben Prepelka
Title
East Point Lighthouse #1
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
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Built in the mid 1800s, New Jersey's East Point Lighthouse was designed to guide mariners into the Maurice River from Delaware Bay. The state's second oldest lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Maurice River, was extinguished at the onset of World War II. After the war the Coast Guard decided to abandon the lighthouse, feeling its services were no longer required.
Hoping to save the deteriorated lighthouse, the Maurice River Historical Society was formed to restore the 120 year old structure in 1970. Unfortunately the building and lighthouse was nearly destroyed by fire before the society could begin its restoration project. Many society fundraisers and several governmental grants helped to replace the light station roof and lantern room. Once the windows and shutters were replaced, the lighthouse began to inspire the historical society members to have the lighthouse returned to duty. By 1980, the Coast Guard was convinced to reactivate the lighthouse. Powered by a modern beacon, the East Point Light shines once more on the Jersey Shore.
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July 13th, 2019
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Comments (21)
Holly April Harris
Beautiful photo! And such wonderful rich colors! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings. It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Second Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of the feature. Thank you!
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! Your WONDERFUL image has been FEATURED on the home page of "Mid-Atlantic States of the USA” L. Please add the photo to the 2022 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the group.
Virginia Artho
Lighthouses evoke marvelous imaginings! If only their walls could talk! Your beautiful capture makes me dream of painting it! L/F
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful New Jersey lighthouse and flag, with great colors, perspective, processing, and composition, Ben! F/L
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Geraldine Scull
I love this lighthouse, I photographed it many times myself, I love what you have done here Ben !
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