Five Mile Point Light Station
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Five Mile Point Light Station
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
Purchased in 1924, Lighthouse Point Park became New Haven's own special gathering place. Known for baseball games, football, track meets, and Sunday afternoon picnics, Lighthouse Point Park was an exciting place during the Roaring 20s. Today, baseball legends Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb are gone, but the 1920s carousel, and the old New Haven Lighthouse remain.
Taking over for an in-effective 1805 wooden tower, the 70 foot octagonal lighthouse was built to last. The exterior's sandstone blocks were hauled in from New Haven. The interior was with lined with brick, and a series of granite ledges made up a spiral staircase, providing necessary access for lantern room maintenance.
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November 12th, 2017
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Mary Ann Weger
Congratulations! Your beautiful work has been featured in the Fine Art America group “Northern Atlantic Coast Of No America - Nature Photos! You are invited to archive your featured image for permanent storage and for viewing on the Discussions Page at: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/northern-atlantic-coast-of-no-america--nature-photos-.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3830215