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Managing Organization:
Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy
Telephone: 914-247-0656
Website: http://www.saugertieslighthouse.com
Notes:
The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy was formed in 1985 and restored and relighted the lighthouse. More than 10,000 new bricks were used in the restoration.
Tower Height: 46
Height of Focal Plane: 42
Characteristic and Range: Oc W 4s; range 5 miles.
Description of Tower: Square brick tower attached to two-story dwelling.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1836
Date Present Tower Built: 1869
Date Deactivated: 1954-1990
Current Use: Bed and breakfast inn, active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Yes.
Museum?
On weekends and holidays between Memorial Day and Columbus Day guided tours of the lighthouse are available between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The tours include the opportunity to climb the tower.
Directions:
Detailed directions are available on the Saugerties Lighthouse website at www.saugertieslighthouse.com/enter/direct.html The trail (about a half-mile) to the lighthouse may be wet at times of high tide. There is a dock so those who arrive by boat can tie up and visit.
Nearby Lodging: Call (914) 247-0656 for overnight reservations at the lighthouse.
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