Princes Bay Light, Coastal lighthouse in Staten Island, United States
The brownstone lighthouse structure rises 85 feet above Raritan Bay, featuring an attached cottage that served as the lightkeeper's residence.
Built in 1864 for $30,000 after congressional approval, the lighthouse guided maritime traffic through Lower New York Bay until its deactivation in 1922.
The lighthouse grounds became part of a Catholic orphanage in 1926 when the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mt. Loretto purchased the property.
The Mount Loretto Unique Area, managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, allows public access to view the lighthouse from designated areas.
The original lighthouse keeper, Abel Rawson, secured his position through storytelling abilities while sharing maritime adventures with General Andrew Jackson.
Operator: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
GPS coordinates: 40.50768,-74.21339
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:42
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