Eatons Neck Light

Eatons Neck Light has served as a navigational aid since its construction in 1798. Designed by John McComb, Jr., it is one of only two 18th century lighthouses still standing in New York State,[3] the other is the Montauk Point Light.

Eatons Neck Light
Eatons Neck Lighthouse
LocationStation Eatons Neck, Eatons Neck Point at Huntington Bay and Long Island Sound off NY 25A, Huntington, New York
Coordinates40°57′14.5″N 73°23′42.5″W
Year first constructed1798
Year first lit1799
Automated1961
DeactivatedActive
FoundationDressed Stone/Timber
ConstructionFieldstone with brick lining
Tower shapeOctagonal pyramidal
Tower height73 feet (22 m)
Focal height144 feet (44 m)
Original lens12 Lamps, 13-inch (330 mm) Reflectors (1838)
Current lensThird Order Fresnel lens
Range18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFixed white light
Fog signalFog horn (3 s blast every 30 s)
Admiralty numberJ0872
ARLHS numberUSA-264 [1]
USCG number1-21325
Heritageplace listed on the National Register of Historic Places 
Eatons Neck Light
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
ArchitectMcComb, John, Jr.
NRHP reference No.73001273[2]
Added to NRHPApril 03, 1973

Chronology of lighthouse
1798, March 14: $13,250 was appropriated for the lighthouse to be built.
1798, June 16: Ten acres were bought from John Gardiner for $500.
1798, July 2: President John Adams authorized construction of the light.
1798, December 6: Construction of the lighthouse was completed.
1799, January 1: The light was first lit.
1837: An inspection found the light to be defective. The light was not visible at 10 miles (16 km).
1838: Twelve lamps with 13-inch reflectors were installed to improve the visibility of the light.
1842: 9-inch (230 mm) reflectors were installed.
1850: Thirteen lamps with 15-inch (380 mm) reflectors were installed.
1858: A new lantern and a third order Fresnel lens were installed.
1867, March 2: Congress approved funds needed to renovate the lighthouse.
1868: Renovations completed included the replacing the old wooden stairs with iron stairs with landings, the interior walls were lined with brick, the :keeper's quarters were expanded and the steam fog signal was installed.
1880: The keeper's quarters were renovated.
1907: The oil lamp was replaced with an oil vapor lamp.
1921: The light was electrified.
1961: The light was automated.
-- Data from the United States Coast Guard[4]

The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[5][3]

References
  1. ARLHS World List of Lights
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  3. Lynn Beebe Weaver (September 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Eatons Neck Light". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-02-20. See also: "Accompanying photo".
  4. "Eaton's Neck Light". United States Coast Guard.
  5. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
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