Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
4640 Captree Island Donation Form .:
Captree Island, NY 11702-4601
Information: 631.661.4876 Office phone: 631.321.7028
History of the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society (FILPS) was formed in 1982 in response to the possible demolition of the Fire Island Lighthouse. The Society raised over $1.2 million to save and restore the Lighthouse.
On May 25, 1986, the Lighthouse was returned to duty as an active aid to navigation with a grand relighting ceremony. continue reading .:
History of the Fire Island Lighthouse
Fire Island Light was an important landmark for transatlantic ships coming into New York Harbor at the turn of the last century. For many European immigrants, the Fire Island Light was their first sight of land upon arrival in America.
The first lighthouse built on Fire Island was completed in 1826. It was a 74-foot high, cream colored, octagonal pyramid made of Connecticut River blue split stone. The tower was built at the end of the island, adjacent to the inlet. continue reading .:
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