Montauk Lighthouse, New York
- Finished block size 12" W x 12" H
- Cotton fabrics, ribbon, thread sketching and inked details, cotton batting
- Machine pieced, appliquéd, and quilted
History of Montauk Lighthouse
Standing on a bluff on the eastern tip of Long Island, Montauk Point Light was constructed in 1797. It is now the oldest lighthouse in New York. It was built by John McComb, who was one of our country’s earliest famous builders. The Light aided ships arriving from Europe and also vessels sailing in and out of Long Island Sound. Due to its important location, the Lighthouse Board installed a first-order Fresnel Lens in 1885. The tower is 108 feet high and is 160 feet above sea level. The Coast Guard automated the light in 1986.
See a large version of the Montauk Lighthouse and where it traveled.
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