Press Release: National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island NY to Participate in "Open House New York"
October 13-14, 2018 |
National Lighthouse Museum to be part of "Open House New York"
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 13, 2018
11:00AM to 5:00PM
Tours at 1, 2:30, 3:30pm
Sunday, October 14, 2018
11:00AM to 5:00PM
DESCRIPTION:
Located on the site of the United States Lighthouse Service's (USLHS) General Depot, the National Lighthouse Museum educates visitors about the history and technology of the nation's lighthouses. Built for the Treasury Department of the US Government, these buildings housed lampists, blacksmiths, clerks, engineers, and inspectors was the national headquarters, testing ground, and distribution center for all materials and equipment used by light keepers and USLHS personnel from 1864 to 1939. Once a lively and bustling site of 18 buildings, only 7 survive today.
TOUR INFO:
Tours will be offered at 1, 2:30, and 3:30 pm on Saturday only and last about an hour. Museum admission FREE. Highlights include the 1869 Administration Building designed by US Treasury Department architect Alfred B. Mullet, 1869 oil vaults, and 1868 lamp shop.
ACCESS NOTES:
The museum is located just a three-minute walk away from the Free Staten Island Ferry, St. George Ferry Terminal. For detailed directions, visit the Museum website.
Lighthousemuseum.org
info@lighthousemuseum.org
Tel# 718-390-0040
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Website:
www.lighthousemuseum.org |
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| Location Information |
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The National Lighthouse Museum |
200 The Promenade At Lighthouse Point
(adjcent to the Free Staten Island Ferry)
St. George, Staten Island, NY 10301 |
| Website:
www.lighthousemuseum.org |
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| Contact Information |
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Linda Dianto, Exec. Director |
| Email:
info@lighthousemuseum.org |
| Phone:
718-390-0040 |
| Fax:
718-390-0041 |
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