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 New Haven Lighthouse, New Haven,CT
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New Haven Lighthouse ( formerly known as Five Mile Point and Morris Point) at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, Connecticut -- Opened in 1847 , Octagonal in shape( Connecticut Lighthouse trademark) exterior constructed by Marcus Bassett. Made of sandstone from East Haven, furnished by Jabez Potter, the sandstone was hauled over difficult terrain by horse-drawn drays. The interior was lined with New Haven brick. The circular staircase, with its 74 steps guiding the way to the lantern, are made of granite from local quarries. The last eight feet to the top are reached from a landing by 8 foot metal ladder through a hatch. Painted white, the tower is 97 feet above sea level. During the 1860's the station's fog signal was a bell operated by caloric engine ( engine that worked with on a closed cycle with external heating.- John Ericsson); in 1871 , its mechanism was replaced by Steven's striking apparatus which sounded every 15 seconds. The first light was achieved with 12 lamps and 20 one-inch reflectors in 1855 the light was upgraded to a fourth-order Fresnel lens. We have visited this lighthouse often ( it is one of our favorites) and when you go please check out the Carousel here. This is also a nice place to have a picnic lunch and a place to relax and see the sunsets.
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