Montauk Lighthouse

 lighthouse, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, 1790s construction, historic landmark

2000 Montauk Highway
Montauk, NY 11954
montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse/

Construction was authorized on April 12, 1792 under President George Washington by The Second United States Congress.
It is the fourth oldest operating lighthouse in the US.
It was the first public works project of the United States with construction beginning on June 7, 1796 and completed November 5, 1796.
And created an important guide as the eastern most point on the south shore of Long Island heading to New York harbor approx. 120 miles to the west.

Montauk Lighthouse is quite possibly the most recognized structure on Long Island. Standing at the base of the easternmost part of New York State it has become a major tourist attraction to an otherwise relatively quiet south fork community.

Station Established: 1796
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1797
Operational? Yes
Automated? Yes 1987
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: Natural/Emplaced
Construction Materials: Sandstone
Tower Shape: Octagonal Pyramid
Markings/Pattern: White w/Brown Band Midway & Black Lantern
Relationship to Other Structure: Separate
Original Lens: 13 Whale Oil Lamps (1797)