New London Ledge Light
New London Ledge Light, Historical lighthouse in Thames River, Connecticut
The New London Ledge Light features a brick and granite tower with a mansard roof, reaching 18 meters high above the water surface.
Congress allocated $60,000 in 1904 for establishing a light and fog signal near Black Ledge, leading to the construction of this maritime structure.
The French Second Empire design of the lighthouse reflects the architectural preferences of the wealthy New London coastal residents during the early 1900s.
Visitors can observe the lighthouse from New London's Pequot Avenue or during ferry trips to Fisher's Island and Block Island.
The foundation consists of a timber crib filled with concrete and gravel, constructed to withstand strong water currents and severe weather conditions.
Location: Groton
Inception: 1909
Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in Europe
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 41.30612,-72.07729
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:07
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