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'''Sodus Point Light''' is a lighthouse that was built on Sodus Point on [[Lake Ontario]], New York. The lighthouse has been replaced by a modern skeleton tower. The lighthouse tower is a square, pyramidal cast iron tower on a concrete and stone pier. It is white with red trim. There is a 2.5 story limestone keepers quarters that was built in 1871, which is currently used as a museum. The lighthouse is owned by the [[Sodus Point, New York|Town of Sodus Point, New York]]. There is a long term lease with the Sodus Bay Historical Society to manage the lighthouse.<ref>[http://www.soduspointlighthouse.org/ Official Site of the Sodus Bay Historical Society]</ref> The lighthouse is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], with reference #76001288, as Sodus Point Lighthouse. The pier and shore light served simultaneously from 1834 until 1901. The dwelling was used by the Coast Guard as housing until 1984. There is a 3{{frac|1|2}} order [[Fresnel lens]] on display. |
'''Sodus Point Light''' is a lighthouse that was built on Sodus Point on [[Lake Ontario]], New York. The lighthouse has been replaced by a modern skeleton tower. The lighthouse tower is a square, pyramidal cast iron tower on a concrete and stone pier. It is white with red trim. There is a 2.5 story limestone keepers quarters that was built in 1871, which is currently used as a museum. The lighthouse is owned by the [[Sodus Point, New York|Town of Sodus Point, New York]]. There is a long term lease with the Sodus Bay Historical Society to manage the lighthouse.<ref>[http://www.soduspointlighthouse.org/ Official Site of the Sodus Bay Historical Society]</ref> The lighthouse is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], with reference #76001288, as Sodus Point Lighthouse. The pier and shore light served simultaneously from 1834 until 1901. The dwelling was used by the Coast Guard as housing until 1984. There is a 3{{frac|1|2}} order [[Fresnel lens]] on display. |
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| Location | Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°16′26″N 76°59′10″W / 43.274°N 76.986°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1825 |
| Foundation | Natural/Emplaced |
| Construction | Limestone |
| Height | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Shape | Square |
| Markings | Natural w/ Black Lantern |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place  |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1871 |
| Deactivated | 1901 |
| Focal height | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Lens | Sixth Order Fresnel lens |
Sodus Point Light is a lighthouse that was built on Sodus Point on Lake Ontario, New York. The lighthouse has been replaced by a modern skeleton tower. The lighthouse tower is a square, pyramidal cast iron tower on a concrete and stone pier. It is white with red trim. There is a 2.5 story limestone keepers quarters that was built in 1871, which is currently used as a museum. The lighthouse is owned by the Town of Sodus Point, New York. There is a long term lease with the Sodus Bay Historical Society to manage the lighthouse.[4] The lighthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, with reference #76001288, as Sodus Point Lighthouse. The pier and shore light served simultaneously from 1834 until 1901. The dwelling was used by the Coast Guard as housing until 1984. There is a 31⁄2 order Fresnel lens on display.
Gallery
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Sodus Point Light, September 2010
References
- ^ "Historic Light Station Information and Photography: New York". United States Coast Guard Historian's Office. Archived from the original on 2017-05-01.
- ^ ARLHS World List of Lights
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Official Site of the Sodus Bay Historical Society
External links
- Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum - official site
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