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Huntington Harbor Light (Lloyd Harbor Light)
Huntington, New York

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General Information

Date Established: 1857
Date Present Tower Built: 1912
Date Automated: 1949
Height of Tower: 42 ft.
Height of Focal Plane: 40 ft.

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Open to Public?: Yes

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In 1857, a lighthouse was built on the tip of Lloyd's Neck to assist ships in finding shelter in Lloyd Harbor from the wind and waves that often hinder navigation on the Long Island Sound. This first lighthouse, called the Lloyd Harbor Light, was of little help to ships entering the adjoining Huntington Harbor. In 1912, a new lighthouse was built to serve Huntington Harbor.

The new structure was a unique lighthouse, in both design and construction. The Beaux Arts style makes the light look like a small castle. The reinforced concrete foundation and structure is unique to the area, as well. The foundation for the light was built nearby on land, then floated to the site and sunk.

Submitted by: MonicaStoller

Date posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007

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