Southeast Lighthouse ( Block Island Southeast Light ) is a lighthouse in the southeastern part of Block Island, a national historical monument since 1997 . [2]
| South east lighthouse | |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse on block island | |
 | |
| A country | |
| Isle | Block |
| Architect | Tynan, TH |
| Construction date | 1874 |
| Beacon height | 20 m |
| NUM height | 62 m |
| Distance | 19 m |
| Auto | Yes |
| Acting | Yes |
The construction of the lighthouse began in 1874, two years after Congress and President Grant allocated funds (75 thousand dollars ) and was completed the next year . The building was built in Victorian style . The lighthouse tower is an octagonal structure, tapering upwards, 20 m high . Nearby is a two-story loft building with attic . From the beginning of operation until 1929, Fresnel lenses were used at the lighthouse. [3] In 1929 - 1990 , green light was used, which was visible for 35 km . Fresnel lenses previously used are stored in the museum at the lighthouse, which is available for visiting in the summer .
Notes
- ↑ archINFORM - 1994.
- ↑ Block Island South East Light Archived September 24, 2008.
- ↑ Block Island South East Lighthouse National Historic Landmark Study
Links
- Southeast lighthouse (Block Island) (eng.) . Geographic Names Information System (USA) , US Geological Survey .