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Execution Rocks Lighthouse(tm), Long Island Sound, NY
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United States of America donated this property to Historically Significant Structures, Inc. for
preservation and public use through the National Historic Lighthouse
Preservation Act. This program is administered by the National Park Service.
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OUR GOAL: To restore, renovate, preserve and operate Execution Rocks Lighthouse which is part of our heritage and
nation’s treasures. |
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Hello Lighthouse Lovers! Thank you for another great season of lighthouse tours everyone!
We are seeking bids for various construction jobs such as painting, masonry and lead paint abatement, to be done in the Spring and Summer of 2012 to ready the facilty for more tours and overnight guests. Stay tuned!
Summer 2012, we will have weekend tower climbs a couple times a month from Memorial Day past Labor Day, along with construction during the week on the keeper's dwelling, island and tower!
2012 SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH
SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH
SUNDAY, JULY 8TH
SATURDAY, JULY 28TH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH
SAT., AUGUST 25TH
SUNDAY, SEPT. 16TH:
SUNDAY, SEPT. 30TH
RESERVE ASAP!!
Please call 215 906 5103 or email morrisoncraig@yahoo.comto make a reservation! $75.00 per person. $50 will be a donation for the restoration project, $25 for the boat. No children under 12 . Guests must be able to climb a ladder from the boat on and off the island. Pack a lunch. Wear sneakers please. No skirts. No alcohol or tobacco products are allowed on the island.
Limited seating. If we don't get a full boat we will postpone until we are full. Reservations only! We will be leaving at 10:00am from the Port Washington Town Dock next to Louie's on Main Street. Please be there by 9:30am to check in or lose your reservation!
Haunted House Halloween Party, when the restoration is finished!
We are on the National Historic Registry! Light tower c.1849, keeper's quarters c.1867, both with Alexander Parris as Architect!
We had a great crowd for the Fourth of July and August 7th, National Lighthouse Day, 2009! Thanks everyone for your help and support!
About us:
We are currently trying to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for restoration and reconstruction of the facility for the public to enjoy the lightstation! We hope to open it for overnight stays in addition to the tower climbs we now offer! Our 501c3 status allowsyour contribution to be tax deductible. Please check with your tax or investment adviser! You may mail a check written to "Historically Significant Structures Inc." to our corporate office at:
201 S. 18th St., #1418
Phila., Pa. 19103
to receive a tax receipt letter in the mail. Thank you!
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 | Picture from the 1940 including the steam engine room to the right we want to reconstruct.
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Execution Rocks Lighthouse was given a great fundraising party at the Port Washington Yacht Club in June of 2010 we will never forget!!!
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We are also looking for some folks that would like to donate their boat to help our project. A tax receipt for fair market value can be exchanged. Please contact us about your boat donation at 215 906 5103.
We are now shopping estimates for construction and restoration to do the Spring and Summer of 2012. We still need an additional $1.2 million dollars to complete the restoration, above what we hope to get through the state grant! | | |
WE HAVE RECEIVED A $600,000 MATCHING GRANT FROM THE NEW YORK STATE PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION OR ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING FUNDS TO HELP JUMPSTART THE PROJECT, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL. |
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It's a great lighthouse facility to help navigation in the area since 1849!
We hope to have the facility up and running for overnight stays by 2011 or 2012!!!
Please help us fundraise! We have state and federal non-profit status! We need private contributors and corporate sponsors! Tax receipts available!
Mail donations to :
Historically Significant Structures Inc.
201 S. 18th St., #1418
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
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