Tarrytown Light, Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, US
Tarrytown Light is a steel lighthouse standing 18 meters tall on the east bank of the Hudson River, painted white with black trim and a red base. The structure was designed specifically to warn ships of dangerous shoals in this section of the river.
The lighthouse began operations in 1883 to ensure safe passage on the Hudson River, which was a major commercial route at that time. Its construction marked the growing importance of navigation safety in the lower Hudson region.
The lighthouse takes its name from the nearby town and serves as a landmark recognized by local residents and visitors along the Hudson River. Its presence connects the river's working history with the town's identity as a place defined by waterway commerce.
The lighthouse can be visited through Kingsland Point Park, where guided tours are offered to help visitors learn about the site. The best time to visit is during good weather, when views of the river and surrounding area are clearest.
Unlike other lighthouses on the lower Hudson, this one integrated living quarters within its cone-shaped structure. This allowed the lighthouse keeper to live directly inside the tower and manage the station around the clock.
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