Cape May Point Lighthouse
Title
Cape May Point Lighthouse
Subject
Cape May (N.J.); History; Lighthouses; Parks; Postcards
Description
Cape May Point Lighthouse, Cape May, N.J. The present lighthouse, erected in 1859, stands 170 feet tall in Cape may Point Lighthouses State Park. Originally built in 1744, rebuilt in 1823, this lighthouse is one of the oldest still in use by the United States Coast Guard. The beacon, visible for 19 miles, was converted from oil-burning lamps to electric in the 1920's.
Creator
The Scheller Co., Hackettstown, N.J.
Source
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 24
Date
1981
Rights
Format
JPEG
Original Format
Printed postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5 x 5.5 in.
Collection
Citation
The Scheller Co., Hackettstown, N.J. , “Cape May Point Lighthouse,” The Archive Project, accessed April 19, 2024, https://mcldig6930.omeka.net/items/show/634.