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Lighthouse Plaza 2002
Colorful sketches by Architect Jorge Sosa gives a view of
the future Lighthouse Plaza, full of people enjoying the
events, exhibits and other attractions at the site of the
National Lighthouse Museum.
Tour Historic U.S. Lighthouse Depot
Learn about the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot, which designed,
and supplied U.S. Lighthouses for nearly a century beginning in
1862. Topics include the lighthouse on the pier, lightships,
lighthouse tenders, the remaining historic buildings and
huge lighthouse lenses imported from Europe.
Tours available on Wednesday and Saturday - 11AM, 1PM, 2PM & 3PM.
Sunday - 1PM, 2PM & 3PM. FREE boatride to the museum from South Ferry
in Manhattan. Suggested donation for the tour: $2.00 per person.
Tour reservations must be made in advance.
Call museum office: (718) 556-1681.
Directions to the museum.
Many Thanks!
To Wayne Wheeler, President of the US Lighthouse Society, who stepped up to the plate with a matching grant of $20,000 in operating funds. To Michael Martin, President of Sportsmark; and board member of NLM, for his generous contribution of $10,000 toward the matching grant program. These funds kept the NLM operating through some difficult times at the end of last year. Our hats are off to you!
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