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Number 79 T he Beam March 2010 It is hard to believe that I’m starting my LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT fifth year of putting The Beam together. Mary Beth Doherty Boy time sure does travel fast when you’re Happy New Year! having fun. This year The Beam has been cut to 12 pages to save some money. For Wow…one year of my term has gone by already! What a learning From The this issue I received a host of stories from experience it was, and I look forward to finding out what this new Editor’s Desk many different people on a wide variety of year brings. subjects. So many, that I had plenty of stories from which to pick. All the stories not in this issue will appear in future issues. Thank Last year was what I’ll call a “transition year”. It was a year of You! In this issue we have stories on Narragansett Bay, Mukilteo change within the Society, and I’m hoping that we’ve worked out Lighthouse, The Great Lakes Bus tour of last year, a real Long Is- the kinks to make 2010 an easier year for us all around. land Lighthouse Challenge – fog, and Facts According to Merriam-Webster, change means: “to make along with the rest of usual columns. We have a new puzzle, “Light- different in some particular way; to give a different position, house Suduko” from John Bishop. I hope everybody has their pho- course or direction to; to make a shift from one to another; to tos ready for this year’s photo contest. Good Luck to everyone who become different.” enters the contest. So sit back and enjoy this issue, spring is just around the corner and summer also isn’t too far off. For some people change is good. They welcome it; they look forward to it--they make it happen. For others, change is scary. The Beam, the official journal of the New Jersey Lighthouse So- They try to resist it and they avoid it at all costs! ciety, Inc., is published quarterly, March, June, September and We (NJLHS) have to acknowledge that after 20 years things cannot December. Membership dues are $20.00 single and $25.00 fam- remain the same. Technology has advanced, founding members are ily, and are for the calendar year. Back issues are available free no longer with us, and members who’ve held positions for a long for members joining mid-year. All materials are copyrighted and time are no longer available to do so. Basically, the Society (and cannot be borrowed or reproduced without permission of the New the membership) has to accept the fact that change is inevitable. Jersey Lighthouse Society. The NJLHS - New Jersey Lighthouse Society, Inc., is a non-profit educational corporation (501c3). In the coming year there will be things that will be done differently— OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS that doesn’t mean they’ll be done “wrong”…just different. I’d like to believe that instead of criticism there will be open minds and President Mary Beth Doherty (973) 978-0129 some understanding. We (those of us who are volunteering time to 1st VP Brett Franks (856) 256-0881 NJLHS) are trying, we are learning—and we need your support to 2nd VP Cindy Mitzen (908) 281-6879 make it all work. Treasurer Faith Giamboi (732) 350-9595 Rec. Secy Bob Gleason (732) 238-7066 With that said, going forward into 2010 you will see new names Corresp. Secy Jayne Swope (856) 468-2561 and faces of those who have volunteered to fill the positions that Director Tom Laverty (732) 872-2966 became vacant in 2009. I’d like to publicly thank them all for Director Doreen Berson (732) 202-7420 stepping forward—for accepting the challenges that lay ahead of Director Jim Cope (609) 587-6266 Director Anthony Albence (302) 983-3200 them, for making the positions “theirs”, and for being a part of Director Mike Boucher (845) 787-4807 NJLHS change. To those volunteers who are remaining in your COMMITTEES roles, THANK YOU for your continued efforts. Archivist Christine Jochem (973) 538-3473 I hope you join me and embrace all the change. I look forward to Beam Editor Mike Boucher (845) 787-4807 working with you all this year! Beam Assistant Editor Judy Boucher (845) 787-4807 Community Outreach Chair Anthony Albence (302) 983-3200 2010 TRIPS IN PROGRESS Education Outreach Bob Gleason (732) 238-7066 Apryl Roach Historian Co-Chairs Jim & Nancy Cope (609) 587-6266 Historian Co-Chairs Mike & Judy Boucher (845) 787-4807 MAY Hospitality Co-Chairs Linda & Bob Gleason (732) 238-7066 May 22, 2010 Hospitality Co-Chairs Carol & George Naill (215) 657-4559 Delaware Bay Boat Trip Membership Chair Mary Beth Doherty (973) 978-0129 Preservation Chair Brett Franks (856) 256-0881 JULY Programs Cindy Mitzen (908) 281-6879 Date to be determined Publicity Anthony Albence (302) 983-3200 Sound - American Princess Cruise Sandy Hook Coordinator Al Smith (856) 546-7810 AUGUST Trips Chairperson Apryl Roach (609) 799-0008 Ways & Means Carol Winkie (856) 468-6199 August 7, – 8, 2010 Webmaster Howie Wright (908) 725-9782 Overnight package Hilton Garden Inn, Norwalk, CT, Sheffield Is- land Lighthouse Lover’s Get-a-Way & Clambake NJLHS Web Site: http://www.njlhs.org Trips Email address: [email protected] OCTOBER NJLHS Email address: [email protected] October 23, - 31, 2010 The BEAM Email address: [email protected] Southeastern Coast Lighthouse Tour: Georgia, South & North NJLHS Announcements: (732) 291-4777 Carolina Society Address: Beam Address: NJLHS, Inc. 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Page 2 T he Beam TWO HOURS ON NARRAGANSETT BAY Spence Purdum The morning of Wednesday, July 22 last takes traf- and part of its foundation is still visible, a was bright and clear in Newport, Rhode fic from home to gulls and cormorants. Built on a Island. This was a pleasant surprise since the main- cast iron caisson in 1882, it consisted of a Monday was mostly gloomy and Tuesday land to four-story cast iron keepers’ quarters with was absolutely dreadful. Conanicut the light at 73 feet. During the great New I s l a n d . England Hurricane on September 21 1938, Two days earlier, I had picked up a bro- This little it was washed away, costing the life of the chure in Groton, CT advertising a Light- s p a r k - single assistant keeper still on site. house Cruise and Newport Harbor tour, plug-style sailing out of Quonset, RI. I hadn’t been The 1938 hurricane was a pivotal event in light with aware of this when I planned my vacation, the history of Narragansett Bay lighthous- a cast iron but the chance to see waterside views of es. Not only was Whale Rock Lighthouse c a i s s o n ten , including a few not visible completely destroyed, but Plum Beach foundation, several hundred yards off the from land, was not to be passed up. So at had significant damage, though the two western shore of the bay, marks a danger- 1:30 that afternoon, I found myself lined up keepers who rode out the storm survived. ous shoal. Its name comes from a tiny re- to get on the Millennium Ferry. Near Jamestown, the Beavertail keeper’s sort town on the mainland a little south of daughter was killed when a wave swept her the light. It was built in 1899, and oper- The main business of this boat, which seats school bus off the road. nearly 400, is to make fast runs to Mar- ated until 1941, when the first Jamestown tha’s Vineyard. But during the summer, on Bridge was built. Preservation efforts be- Beavertail Lighthouse is our next stop. This Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, this gan in 1988 when a private developer pro- is the bumpiest part of our trip, since we are afternoon cruise takes place. posed moving it to a condominium in Mas- no longer in Narragansett Bay, but rather in sachusetts. It has since been thoroughly the Atlantic Ocean. The chop is bad enough It is fairly easy to see why Narragansett restored and was relit in 2003. that it’s al- Bay needed so many lights: it is full of is- most im- Dutch Is- lands, large and small. The largest is Co- possible land lies nanicut Island, which is home to the vil- to stand a b o u t lage of Jamestown, and which separates the on deck. h a l f w a y bay into its west and east passages. There F o r t u - b e t w e e n are several smaller islands, and a number of nately, it’s Conanicut rocks and shoals that made the Bay a haz- a fairly Island and ardous place for sailing ships in the days short run. before GPS. the main- land. Mostly a wildlife refuge today, it has The first At 2:00 p.m. we shoved off and start down been a military outpost for much of its his- Beavertail Lighthouse was built in 1749, the western passage of the bay. Our narra- tory. On a rocky spit of land at its southern making it the third to be built in what is tor is Mr. Arthur Strauss, a local historian end stands the Dutch Island Lighthouse. the United States. It lasted over a century, and folklorist. Unfortunately, the boat’s The first tower, built in 1826, did not with- until it was replaced by the square 52 foot public address system is not up to the roar stand the elements very well. In 1856 it granite block tower seen today. It was au- of the twin engines when the captain opens was replaced with the square, 42 foot brick tomated in 1872. Like most of the lights them up—at least not for those of us enjoy- tower which stands today. Deactivated in around the bay, it is now in the hands of ing the weather outside the cabin. 1972, it was leased to a private foundation a private foundation, although it lies in a Our first in 2000. Major restorations were complet- state park. Major renovations have been stop is ed in 2007. ongoing since 2007; the scaffolding around the tower is evident in my photograph. P o p l a r We con- P o i n t tinue south, As the boat turns slightly northeast, enter- Light in to the en- ing the east passage of the bay, the water the village trance of suddenly becomes calmer. We are now of Wick- the bay’s heading for the town of Newport. Our first ford. Built in 1831, it is one of only five w e s t e r n pre-1850 lights integral with the keeper’s passage. Here, house still standing in the United States. about mid-channel, (Eastpoint is one of the others.) Its rela- lies Whale Rock. tively short life as an active aid ended in There was a light- 1882, and it has been in private hands ever house here once, since. The keeper’s house has been added stop is Castle Hill Lighthouse, situated at on to several times, so that today it is very Left: Whale Rock the westernmost point in the town. nearly a mansion. It is now part of a Golf Lighthouse from an old postcard before the This 1890 light, just 34 feet tall is built di- and Country Club. 1938 Hurricane that destroyed the light- rectly into the cliff face. Its scenic water- The Plum Beach Lighthouse sits in the house leaving the above front property, on Newport’s Ocean Drive, shadow of the Jamestown Bridge, which Mike Boucher collection remains Continued on Page 4

T he Beam Page 3 Narragansett Bay a wood the first state to do so. Continued from Page 3 f r a m e structure. The Twin Lights Historical Society re- is shared with the Castle Hill Inn. This or- It lasted ceived its award for its role in preserv- nate Victorian mansion was once the home exactly a ing and restoring the Twin Lights of the of the noted nineteenth century naturalist, c e n t u r y, Navesink Highlands, formerly known as Louis Agassiz. until the the Navesink Light Attendants’ Station. The Society was formed over 50 years ago The boat now makes a turn into Newport construc- tion of the to assist the “Twin Lights Commission” Harbor. During the summer, the harbor is with establishing the historical site as a filled with yachts. While not quite as old J a m e s - town-Newport Bridge (now the Claborne public park and as a museum dedicated to as Providence, Newport has been an impor- maritime history. Today the Society contin- tant port city for more than three centuries. Pell Bridge) just to the north, rendered it obsolete, and it was deactivated. Today, ues to be active working closely with the We soon it is owned by the City of Newport, and it NJDEP Division of Parks and Forestry. make our may be rented for small conferences or so- The Twin Lights Historical Society serves way, very cial gatherings. 100,000 visitors each year and maintains s l o w l y , year-round visiting hours with free admis- to Lime It’s a clear run, sion. The Society features three ongoing R o c k at top speed, to exhibitions, is responsible for the care of L i g h t - our last light, the archival and artifact collections, and h o u s e , C o n a n i c u t conducts the Millicent Mercer Johnsen or, as it Island. This Lecture Series. is more recently known, Ida Lewis Light- Victorian style house. This light’s history could make a wood frame A THANK YOU sizeable article in itself. Lime Rock was structure, with an obstacle two hundred yards into New- its light at 47 Dear Mary Beth, port Harbor. A small stone lighthouse was feet, was built in 1886 and deactivated in I’d like to thank you for sending my new erected there in 1854, the brick and gran- 1933. Originally white, it is now a bright membership card for NJLHS. ite keeper’s house in 1856. In this case, red. A private residence today, its gallery though, the light is not so interesting as the and optic have disappeared. One of its You may be interested to know that my remarkable lady who served as its keeper residents, though, was standing on his third mother bought the membership to thank me for 54 years. story roof, and waved as we passed by. for helping her complete the recent Light- house Challenge Hosea Lewis was the first keeper of this A short sail brings us back to Quonset, in October. We light; he became an invalid in 1857 and his where we berth at just a bit after 4:00 p.m. tried it last year then 16 year old daughter became the de As we disembark we pass a long line of for the first time facto keeper until 1879, when she was ap- passengers waiting for the evening trip to and couldn’t pointed the official keeper. She kept this Martha’s Vineyard. get to the range title until her death in 1911 at the age of I’d recommend this tour to all of my fellow lights within 70. She is credited with at least 17 lifesav- lighthouse aficionados. Quonset is easily the time limit, ing incidents and became the first woman accessible from both Providence and New- so only made to win the Carnegie Award for heroism. port. The schedule is available at rhodeis- 9 lighthouses. The light was deactivated in 1927, and the landbaycruises.com. This year was property bought by the yacht club named our second attempt and though the weather for the late keeper. A boardwalk connected For the historical information in this ar- was another NorEaster, we completed the the rock to the mainland, and the shoreline ticle, I must recognize the Lighthouse challenge by visiting all 11 lights and fin- was bulkheaded to create a marina. Friends at lighthousefriends.com for all of the lighthouses except Whale Rock; and ished at , her favorite. Our Our next stop is Goat Island, less than a for that one, http:/lighthouse.cc, developed strategy worked as we timed our arrival mile away as the crow flies, but a 30 min- and copyrighted by Jeremy D’Entremont. at low tide so we could get all the way to ute sail, picking our way among the million the lighthouse. High tides that weekend dollar yachts. Actually, our view of the blocked the access road. light is blocked by the causeway that joins NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL My mom’s name is Anna Scheaffer, she’s the island to Newport. Originally built in COMMISSION 2009 “AWARD 90 years young, from Brigantine, NJ. 1823 (the first in Newport waters) it was OF RECOGNITION” rebuilt in 1842 on an offshore dike. In the The New Jersey Historical Commission‘s I’m Chuck from Mays Landing, NJ, 55 and 1970’s, the area between the dike and the 2009 “Award of Recognition” was pre- quite proud she managed the long drives island was filled, and the property bought sented to The Twin Lights Historical So- and hope to do it again next year. for a hotel. Unfortunately, our course to- ciety at the Commission’s conference on If it’s at all possible, could you please print wards Rose Island did not give us a good November 21, 2009. The conference was waterside view of Goat Island. the attached picture in the Beam? It would titled “New Jersey and the Bill of Rights”, make her day. Rose Island sits about midstream in the east commemorating the 220th anniversary of passage of the bay. It was built in 1869, our state’s ratification of the Bill of Rights, Thanks, Chuck Scheaffer

Page 4 T he Beam OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS Tom Laverty The NJLHS Recognition Committee 2009, saw 1733 start and 1,359 people fin- Marty’s husband, Bob, originally volun- (members Mary Beth Doherty, Brett ish despite nor’easters that hampered ac- teered to lead the NJLHS Ways and Means Franks, and Tom Laverty) acknowlegded cess to a couple of the lighthouses on the Committee. Shortly after taking over the three members for outstanding service at tour. Doreen brought focus and organiza- position he passed away. Marty graciously the December 5, 2009 meeting at the Pauls- tion to what has become an internationally agreed to step into his position and even- boro Sportsman’s Inn. Committee Chair known Lighthouse event. tually became both Committee Chair and Tom Laverty and NJLHS 1st Vice Presi- a NJLHS Board of Directors member. In dent, Brett Franks, presented the awards. Laura Portée her tenure in charge of Ways and Means, Recognized were: Recognized as Assistant Chair, then Co- she built the Society’s effort to raise money D o r e e n Chair of the New Jersey Lighthouse Chal- through the sale of logo shirts, hats, pins, Berson lenge 2006-2009. lighthouse books, and other items. She or- R e c o g - Laura Portée entered the Lighthouse Chal- ganized, edited and had published a cook nized for lenge effort in 2006. First as assistant chair, book full of Society member’s special reci- the New then co-chair. Her statistic keeping skills, pes. The book was a hit and sold quickly. J e r s e y marketing efforts, and constant correspon- Each membership meeting Marty could be Lighthouse dence about the Challenge helped get the seen directing a crew of people lugging box Marty Hudspeth, Laura Portée, and Challenge event recognized in the press, magazines, after box of items into the meeting hall to be Doreen Berson 2003-2009. TV, and radio. Laura made up the forms, set up, organized, priced, and then sold to members. Each day after the meeting was Doreen has been a long time member of collected the data, and collated all the in- over the same crew lugged all the material NJLHS. In 2003 she became assistant chair formation for nearly every aspect of the back to her van for transport to her house. of the Lighthouse Challenge Committee. Challenge. Each year she was able to tell It was quite an undertaking. However, When NJLHS member Rick Weber, who us from how far visitors came and, how Marty’s Ways and Means Committee made had spearheaded the Challenge stepped many states were represented (well over 30 money for the Society. They established an down from those duties, Doreen took the one year). Foreign visitors came from Swe- on line Ways and Means shop through the reins with enthusiasm. Under her guidance den, Poland, Germany, Romania, United NJLHS.org web site, and furthered recog- the Challenge grew. “It was estimated that Kingdom, and Austria. While Laura did not nition of the Society through the sale of the approximately 1,500 people took the first chair the event as long as Doreen, her ef- NJLHS specialty items. New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge® in forts combined with Doreen’s helped make 2000. A total of 342 people completed the this event the spectacular and fun October Marty’s leadership along with the Doreen Challenge that year, becoming members weekend, for which the Challenge was and Laura’s Challenge leadership will be of the “11 Points of Light Club” (History known. missed as we move into 2010. Please ex- of the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, Marty Hudspeth tend your personal thanks along with the NJLHS.ORG February 12th 2009) . Since Recognized as Chair of Ways and Means Society’s recognition for volunteer jobs then participation has increased each year. Committee 2004-2009. done far above and beyond the call of duty. The New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge®

LIGHTHOUSE SUDOKU MUKILTEO LIGHT STATION John Bishop Bev Schreiber Fill in the blank cells using the following letters: A, B, D, E, L, N, O, R, OR Y (OLD BARNEY). Each letter can appear only once in Much to the Mukilteo Historical Society’s each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimi- dismay, the Mukilteo Light Station grounds nation to solve the puzzle. Solution is located on page 10. are now currently inaccessible. The city of Mukilteo, WA owns the station and grounds. The Historical Society gives the tours, runs the gift shop, does the flower gardening and provides the exhibits.

The station grounds are part of a redevelop- ment project of the city’s waterfront area, which also includes a park, pavillions and walking trails. When finished, the sidewalks around all of the lighthouse buildings will be connected and wid- ened. A new ramp will also make the ground floor of the tower accessible to wheelchairs, thus allowing visitors to view our other 4th order and inside displays. The tower is also sched- uled to be repainted.

Unfortunately, the reopening date is not known at this time. (It could possibly be as late as August.) Please check our web site before visiting -- [email protected] or call (425) 353-8662. Hope you’ll come to Washington state and visit us. We always keep our light on!

T he Beam Page 5 GREAT LAKES SEAWAY LIGHTHOUSE TOUR LONG ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE Apryl Roach, Trips Chairperson CHALLENGE - FOG We had a wonderful time touring the light- lighthouse which was built and dedicated Joan K. Preston houses along the Great Lakes Seaway. in 2003. Frank Trafford and I spent a rainy, foggy, Beginning early on Friday morning, June cold Saturday to Sunday, May 16-17, 2009 7th, we departed the long term parking lot Just when our cups were full, our cups run- neth over as we were able to visit and climb on the Long Island Lighthouse Challenge. at Newark, New Jersey. Our trip included Even though the weather was dreadful for amazing photo and climbing opportunities the light at 30 Mile Point in Barker, NY. Later we received a warm welcome as the taking pictures, we really enjoyed explor- as we toured the Great Lakes on a deluxe ing and getting lost (which we manage to motor coach for 6 days and 5 nights. We tour bus pulled up in front of the Braddock Point Lighthouse, where we were greeted do on warm, sunny days) on Long Island’s also enjoyed fantastic meals, including a South Shore and North Shore. very memorable lobster bisque at Penn kindly by Donald and Nandy Town and State! their beautiful daughter who extended im- Entering the Robert peccable hospitality during our visit. It is Moses State Park and On our journey of important to Lighthouse the Seaways trail note that Brad- was spooky. At the en- we had the fortune dock Point has trance is a water tower of capturing pre- never been that looks like a light- cious moments of open to the house, (our first mis- at least 15 historic public since take!). One has to park lighthouses along it was decom- and walk a quarter of the waters of New m i s s i o n e d a mile through beach York and Penn- in 1954 and grass and shrubs on an elevated boardwalk sylvania, with an passed into with “no end in added bonus, visit private hands. The Braddock Point Light- sight” because of to the American side house has been restored to original specifi- the fog. of Niagara Falls as cations, relit by the U.S. Coast Guard and we ventured along is absolutely beautiful! The New Jersey Montauk Point was Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario Lighthouse Society was the first group to beautiful, heaven- and the St. Lawrence River! Our visits in- visit and we treasure having the opportu- like and eerily cluded, the Erie Land Lighthouse first built nity to be part of the magnificent Braddock quiet in the fog. in 1818, leading to a delightful cookout on Point Lighthouse with many thanks to the We moved on to Presque Isle and a visit to the Presque Isle Town’s for the blessings of open doors. the next adventure, Lighthouse which was first lit on July 12, getting to Greenport, LI by traveling north 1872. We then traveled further to see the C o n t i n u - and crossing the bay twice by car ferry. Barcelona Lighthouse (approximately 40 ‘ ing, we were able Everyone needs the Peconic Star boat ad- high) which led us to the Dunkirk Light- venture out into the house and Buffalo Harbor South. We ven- to visit the Charlotte- bay and the inclem- tured a little further while in Buffalo, NY ent weather to see the and visited The Anchor Bar, noted as being G e n e s e e Lighthouse non-land lighthouses the “Birth Place of the Original Chicken on the reefs: Cedar Wing”. Believe me, it would be time well w h i c h , during its Island, Long Beach spent to travel back to Buffalo, NY again Bar, Orient Point for another! historical time, had been abandoned for 100 years. (called the “Spark- We had a few moments to spare and, with Then we visited the Old Sodus Lighthouse. plug”) and Plum Is- the knowledge of our tour driver, Juan, we The conclusion of our week together along land. were able to visit the American side of Ni- the Great Lakes encompassed a photo op- My only regret is that we finished the Chal- agara Falls. Photo opportunities included portunity at Oswego West Pier, Selkirk lenge on Sunday morning when all the win- the skyline with an amazing rainbow for (officially relit in 1989), a very nice lun- eries were closed. The Long Island Chal- those who were able to capture that mo- cheon with a spectacular view of Hender- lenge was indeed an adventure into the ment. On a cruise from the Harbor Marina son Harbor, and another photo opportunity ghost-like lighthouses out in the bay and area we sailed along the Buffalo Harbor at Stony Point and a splendid view along will be remembered for a long time. with the privilege of viewing beautiful, Lake Ontario while visiting the Tibbetts hidden treasures which one could not see Point Lighthouse. up close from the land. These included the FLORIDA CHALLENGE Buffalo Intake Crib Lighthouse, Grand Is- We had a wonderful time touring the lighthouses along the Great Lakes Seaway The newest Challenge will be held April 24 land Lighthouse, North Breakwater South and 25, 2010 at the “Forgotten Coast” in End Lighthouse, and the Horseshoe Reef and welcome the opportunity for you to join us on future trips. Please visit the Society the panhandle of Florida. Go to the follow- Lighthouse to name a few. Later we board- ing website www.stgeorgelight.org/chal- ed the bus and visited a National Historic website www.NJLHS.org for updates or send any inquires to [email protected]. lenge and click on the Challenge logo on Landmark, Old Fort Niagara Lighthouse the bottom left. Brochure, FAQs and other and a visually pleasing replica of the Olcott information are on their site.

Page 6 T he Beam ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE FACTS Elinor & Rich Veit Congress approved the building of Absecon Lighthouse: August 1854 Land for the lighthouse was transferred to the federal government by the Camden and Atlantic Land Company on December 5, 1854 for the sum of $520. The engineer was Lt. George Gordon Meade (of the Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War fame). Construction was started by Major Hartman Bache, continued by Lt. George Meade and completed by Lt. Col. William Reynolds. FIRST LIGHTED: January 15, 1857 Absecon Lighthouse dur- Characteristic: Fixed white light of the first order ing its first red & white period (1871). This Lens: Made by L. Sautter of Paris, France in 1854 especially for Absecon Lighthouse photo was in black Height from ground to top of ventilator: 171” & white and hand colored Steps to watch room: 228, 12 more to lantern room for a total of 240 steps sometime later. Focal plane: 167” Range: 19.5 nautical miles or 20 standard miles Diameter at base: 26” 4’ – at top: 12” Inside diameter: 10” from ground to watch room Absecon Lighthouse Bricks used for original construction: 598,634 during its orange & Decommissioned: July 11, 1933 black period (1897). (The outside color of the tower changed many times): The photo was taken 1857: Natural brick at a different date and hand colored. One of my favorites from the yellow 1871: White, red, white & black period (1901). This type of 1897: Orange, black, orange post card with sea shells was very Early 1900’s: Yellow, black, yellow popular in Atlantic City. (Decommissioned on July 11, 1933) 1948: White, blue, white (with a blue lantern room) Owned by the city of Atlantic City. These were the city’s colors. Early 1970’s: White, red, white (for second time) now owned by state of NJ. 1998: Yellow, black, yellow (These were the colors painted for the longest period of time.) Also the colors it was painted during the period of interpretations selected for historic reasons (from the time the lantern was electrified,1925, to the time it was decommissioned 1933). Placed on New Jersey Register of Historic Places: August 13 or September 11, 1970 Placed on National Register of Historic Places: January 25, 1971 Principal Keepers of Absecon Lighthouse: View of Absecon New Jersey took over Lighthouse when it Absecon Lighthouse Daniel L. Scull – 1857 Abraham G. Wolf – 1873 was owned by the in the early 1970’s & William Bartlett – 1861 Thomas Bills – 1896 city of in 1948.The painted it red & white John F. Nixon – 1865 Knud Hanson - 1914 city colors are blue (for its second time). & white. In addition to the principal keeper, there were two assistant keepers. At least 26 men and one woman held the title of Keeper of Absecon Lighthouse during its years as an active aide to navigation. During Absecon Lighthouse’s 76 years of service at least 14 children were born there and at least seven people, including one infant, died there. 1988: The Inlet Public/Private Association (IPPA) was formed to advo-

cate for the redevelopment of the Inlet section of Atlantic City. It imme- Photo Mike Boucher diately adopted the lighthouse as its logo. Absecon 1994 - 1995: The IPPA adopted Absecon Lighthouse for restoration pur- Lighthouse today poses and had a Historic Structure Report done with a $50,000 grant from the city of Atlan- tic City. Architectural Firm of Watson & Henry prepared the HSR. 1997: Restoration of tower and reconstruction of keeper’s house were started. 1998: On July 6th, the nearly completed keeper’s residence was lost in a fire. The tower was not harmed. 1999: The tower was opened to visitors in April. The lantern was relit on a daily basis. 2000: Rebuilding of the keeper’s residence was once more resumed. 2001: The newly reconstructed keeper’s house was opened to the public in October. Absecon Lighthouse is owned by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental This 1930’s chart shows Absecon LH and the Life Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry. It is leased to the IPPA for restoration and opera- Saving Station just in back of the lighthouse facing tion. Vermont Avenue.

T he Beam Page 7 NJLHS EDUCATION OUTREACH 2009 NJ LIGHTHOUSES Bill Volpe CALENDAR OF EVENTS Reflections Marty Hudspeth As I reflect on my time with the Educa- scout troops, social groups, senior organi- tion Outreach program, my first speaking zations and assisted living residences, not ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE assignment comes to mind. It was March to mention a boat trip in the NY/NJ harbor. Saturday March 20 “I Love a Man in Uni- 1998, our President Tom Laverty had a cal- Our travels have taken us approximately form” Murder Mystery, 7:00 PM endar conflict and, since I lived near the site 14,000 miles and our speakers have de- Friday, April 23, Guys & Girls Fashion of his next scheduled talk, I was asked to voted countless hours to fulfill the mission. Show & Fishbowl Auction, 5:00 PM fill in. The sponsor was a women’s group, Sunday, May 23, Pirate Day, 11:00 AM. the site was a banquet room in an upscale I offer my sincere thanks to the volunteers Friday, June 4, Golf Tournament, Noon, restaurant and the program included sev- who have made this outreach a successful Shotgun Start McCullough’s Emerald eral speakers and dinner with 135 guests. venture, I consider myself very fortunate Links, Egg Harbor Township to have been associated with such a fine Thursday, June 24, Luscious Libations for The setting was impressive, the food excel- group of individuals. The members who the Lighthouse, 6 PM lent and the atmosphere friendly, but I was have made this possible over the years are: Wednesday July 21, 28, August 4, 11 & 18, far too anxious to enjoy it. My approach Wacky Wednesdays at the lighthouse in this new venture would be to focus at- Mike Boucher, Mary Beth Doherty, Jim and Nancy Cope, Brett Franks, Bill Geil- Saturday August 7, National Lighthouse tention away from me and toward a num- Day, An Evening Performance by John ber of exhibits, i.e. lighthouse miniatures, fuss, Faith Giamboi, Joe and Donna Kelly, Tom Laverty, Cindy Mitzen, Kate Moser, Mock, 7:00 PM books, enlarged photos and to highlight the Call for ticket prices & information at achievements of some of the many women Dennis Robbins, Kim Ruth, Bill Schneider, Jack Slavin, Al Smith, Judy Swiencki, Ray 609-449-1360 website: www.abseconlight- who kept the lights. Fortunately, Ann was house.org invited to accompany me and she provided Vliet, Elinor and Rich Veit and of course, a calming influence. Ann for her unwavering support, encour- agement, and for understanding the many Saturday Lecture Series at 1:00 PM except Shortly after we arrived and began to set times I was unavailable to do those little where noted up the exhibits, I was informed that my al- household things that never got done. March 20, The Fossil Story, What Fossils lotted speaking time had been scaled back Revel About The Past. This lecture de- to 12 minutes. Twelve minutes I thought, I also wish to express my thanks to the So- ciety for the opportunity to have had a role scribes how fossils form. how can I cover the subject in such a brief April 24, The History of Barnegat Light- period? I decided to drop considerable de- in this important function; it was truly a re- warding experience. house. A comprehensive fact filled presen- tail and defer all questions until the end of tation by Professor Alex Butrym a member the event. Somehow it worked; I not only of the staff at Barnegat Lighthouse State got through the evening but managed to TURNS 150 YEARS OLD Park. receive several positive comments from at- May 22, The Life of a Clam, presented by tendees. Margo Harvey The Cape May Lighthouse, one of the old- Rick Bushnell of Reclam The Bay. My second talk occurred a year later and est continually operating lighthouses in the All Lectures are in the visitor’s center at the my third in 2001. That year I offered to country, was first lit Oct. 31, 1859. In honor park. give Tom some help and he assigned me of the beacon’s 150th anniversary, the Mid- For more information: Phone 609-494- the Speaker’s Bureau responsibility. There Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) held a 2016, E-mail: FriendsofBLSP@verizon. I was, with the vast experience of three celebration on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 on net talks and less than 200 attendees and I had the grounds of the Cape May Lighthouse, Cost: Free been given the total program to address. As located at Cape May Point State Park on a matter of personal survival, I developed Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard. CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE a very basic outline on lighthouse history, The Cape May Lighthouse will be open structure styles, , and lenses and The official ceremony kicked off at daily beginning March 26 (call for hours). sprinkled in a few human interest stories 1 p.m. with brief remarks on the Cape May Admission to climb is $7 for adults and $3 that may fascinate the public. Lighthouse’s history and costumed reenac- for children (ages 3-12). For more infor- tors including General George G. Meade, mation about the Cape May Lighthouse Shortly thereafter, I began documenting a who was accompanied by his honor guard, and hours of operation, call 609-884-5404 variety of statistics; number of talks given, and Dr. Emlen Physick. Afterwards, the or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s website locations, attendance, presenters and miles candles on the Lighthouse’s birthday cake at www.capemaymac.org. traveled. Now, several years later, and only were blown out and the cake, along with through the collaborative efforts of several light refreshments, was served to the pub- EAST POINT LIGHTHOUSE committed speakers, the aggregate num- lic. Hours of operation: 3rd Sunday April to bers have grown higher than I ever antici- Left to right: General George G. Meade, his Honor October pated. By year end 2009, we had reached a Guard & Dr. Emlen Physick. Photo Mid-Atlantic Time: 1 to 4 PM total of 10,191 attendees while responding Center for the Arts & Humanities Phone 856-546-7810, E-mail: eastpoint- to 243 requests. [email protected] Fee: $2.00 The NJLHS Outreach efforts are known from Sussex to Cape May, our audiences have covered primary school children,

Page 8 T he Beam COMMUNITY OUTREACH Anthony Albence As signs of spring are now apparent, you gathering and had proven to be a successful items will be back for 2010!! may rest assured that the Society’s 2010 outreach for us. (Let’s hope we finally Community Outreach season will soon also have good weather this year!!) The 2010 I’d also like to offer special note of “bloom” for another year! Fair will be held on Saturday, 5/1, from welcome to our new Ways and Means chair 11AM-5PM at Washington Crossing State Carol Winkie, who is taking over for the The Society will once again be well- Park in Titusville (near Lambertville, north amazing Marty Hudspeth. I look forward represented at a wide variety of events of Trenton). More info on the event may to working with her as part of the Ways across the state this year. I have made it be found on the Fair’s website. (www. and Means “team”, and to continuing the my practice to regularly review the events njhistoryfair.org) Society’s longstanding strong partnership where we are represented and, if it is between Community Outreach and Ways apparent that our limited resources may be The Community Outreach team continues and Means. more effectively deployed by changing the to grow by welcoming new members who mix of events where we are represented, I are very eager to participate. Recruiting As always (and as stated above): am happy to make a change. We all know more volunteers is the only way that additional/new volunteers are also that, as part of the life cycle of events, they outreach efforts may continue and flourish! most welcome. This is ESSENTIAL to naturally go through “ebbs and flows”— Remember, you don’t need to be an ensuring a strong NJLHS presence in the and sometimes are phased out after a expert—just a friendly person who is community. Remember, you don’t need to successful run. With this in mind, the mix willing to chat with folks and to learn more be a lighthouse “expert” to be part of the of events where we are present evolves and along the way. team—just willing to discuss our shared changes. The latest information is always interests with event patrons. There’s You’ll also be happy to know that our posted on the Community Outreach page always someone to “fill in the blanks”. NJLHS giveaway items distributed at our on the NJLHS website. We have an outstanding base of lighthouse outreach events have proven to be quite knowledge in our membership ranks. This year’s first Outreach event will be popular! The mini-crayons packs (for our Spirit of the Jersey’s History Fair—a children’s’ coloring activities) feature the Please feel free to contact me with any info relatively new event, and a great venue Society logo, and the mini-flashlights that on NJ events where our presence may be a highlighting the rich and diverse history of carry the tagline “Keep the lights shining” plus, other ideas/for more information. My New Jersey. This is a fun and informative along with the Society web address. These email is: [email protected] PHAROS PHILATELIC CORNER DELAWARE BAY LIGHTHOUSE BOAT TRIP Jim Cope Date: Saturday May 22, 2010 The fourth in a series of six Flags of Our This is the makeup for the Challenge rainout in October 2009 Nation stamps will be released by the Unit- ed States Postal Service sometime in April Departure Location: Cape May, New Jersey this year. The series will show the flags of Vessel: Spirit of Cape May; capacity is 250 people the states of Montana to North Dakota and Departure Time: 10:00 AM one American flag repeated five times in Length of Trip: 5-6 hours a roll of 50 stamps. Cape Hatteras Light- Lighthouses viewed from the water: house is pictured along with the North Car- Cape May, Brandywine Shoal, Miah Maul Shoal, Elbow of Cross Ledge and olina flag and what appears to be a heron. Ship John Shoal This has been the only lighthouse pictured Buffet Menu: on this series of stamps, so far. New Jer- Lunch is included in the price: Fried Chicken, Small Hoagie Wedges, Veggie & Dip, sey’s flag is included in this series, but only Fruit & Dip, Cheese & Pepperoni with Crackers, & other light fare

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Phone Number: email address: shows a sand castle along side of the flag No. of People: and a beach. The 44¢ self-stick stamps are only available in coils of 50. The Flags of Total Cost ($85.00 per person) Note: All fees are non-refundable. Please make check Our Nation stamp series feature nine differ- payable to “NJLHS”. ent state or territorial flags along with one Registration Deadline is: May 1, 2010. Send completed Registration Form and check American flag. Next to each flag is some- to: thing that goes along with that state. Some of the designs have changed slightly from Mike Boucher the original release which only showed one 15 Starrow Drive lighthouse – Cape Hatteras. Newburgh, NY 12550

T he Beam Page 9 2009 REPORT FROM SANDY HOOK Ken Schumacher Another year at Sandy Hook has come to leave when the traffic volume was low. mation is for October 1, 2008 to September an end, and what a challenging year 2009 30, 2009. was! The traffic seemed to get a little better to- wards the end of the summer, as the DOT We had 5,327 people tour the lighthouse on By now, most Society members have heard and the Park Service took measures to re- 759 tours, with another 7,799 people visit- about the construction of the new bridge duce the delays. Hopefully, they learned ing the Keeper’s House without taking the over the Shrewsbury River at Highlands. enough to avoid a repeat of the problems tour. This was a total of 13,126 people who Half of the old bridge was removed to al- in 2010. visited us at Sandy Hook, which was grati- low the construction of the new northbound fying in light of the economy and the well- After many years of dedicated service, Al bridge. This reduced Route 36 to one lane publicized traffic conditions. in each direction and forced all traffic leav- Smith retired at the end of 2008 as the So- Forty two volunteers contributed 2,686 ing Sandy Hook to travel north across the ciety’s Coordinator at Sandy Hook. A com- hours of service. Of that, the top ten vol- river. Add in the twice an hour opening of mittee; Lois Mumie, Sue Mazza, Grace unteers (Lois Mumie, Bob Zarling, Annette the drawbridge for river traffic, and the de- Schumacher, Pat Hospador, Jean Burgess, Colt, Ken Schumacher, Grace Schumacher, lay for traffic trying to leave Sandy Hook and Annette Colt, was formed to operate Sue Mazza, Ken Farkas, Pat Hospador, reached over three hours on weekends in the Gift Shop, while I became the volunteer Dawn Farkas, Al Smith) contributed 57% the summer. coordinator. The volunteer calendar was made available on-line, so everyone with of the total hours. The top three alone con- This had a severe impact on the Society internet access could see when they were tributed over 25% of the hours! operations at the Sandy Hook Lighthouse scheduled, and also when help was needed. 2010 looks to be another interesting year. and our Gift Shop in the Keeper’s House. Towards the end of the summer, I devel- As always, we welcome new volunteers. These are totally volunteer-staffed opera- oped some health issues which would not If you are interested in joining us, please tions, and it was very difficult convincing allow me to continue as the volunteer coor- contact Al, me, or any of the Sandy Hook volunteers that they were having fun after dinator. Al Smith has agreed to “unretire” volunteers. they spent three hours in traffic just to get and will be the coordinator again, while the to the highway. Many days were staffed Gift Shop Committee will continue. Thank you to everyone who helped during with just one Guide and one Greeter. the year! The fact that we had a successful The operates on the year would not have been possible without Several volunteers took advantage of the Federal Government fiscal year of October your dedication and support. bedrooms available to us in the Keeper’s 1 – September 30, so the following infor- House to stay overnight, and arrive and

PROGRAM SIGNALS Cindy Mitzen Hi everyone. I hope you all enjoyed the run from about 11:00am till noon. Lunch Little Egg Harbor). Make a left at the end Holiday meeting. I’m so sorry that I will follow, brown bag it if you wish, or of the ramp onto Route 539 South. Follow couldn’t attend. I want to send a very spe- you can purchase food at the Seaport’s Route 539 (becomes Green Street) to the cial “Thank You” to Betty Smith for all Scojo’s Restaurant (eat in or take-out). third traffic light at Route 9 (Main Street). she did to make the meeting as special as Lunch time will also be the time to vote on Make a right. The Seaport is on the left it was. your favorite photos. We have a new Way across from the lake. & Means chairperson Carol Winkie; please Now on to the spring meeting; I hope the stop by and visit her. I have asked her to FROM : Take the Garden birds are chirping and the sun is shining on bring only a limited amount of merchan- State Parkway north to Exit 50 (New Gret- March 20th when we all visit the Tuckerton dise to this meeting out of respect for the na/Route 9 north). Follow Route 9 north for Seaport. I was trying for Atlantic City, but Seaport’s gift shop. Judy has arranged for approximately 7 miles through New Gretna I just couldn’t get it to work out the way I professional photographer Gary Martin to and into Little Egg Harbor Township. The wanted it to. Being new at this Programs speak to us and share some of his knowl- Seaport is on the right across from the lake Chair stuff I’m still learning. I give Yvonne edge on getting those tough shots. Once the approximately 1 mile after entering Tuck- a lot of credit, she was the Programs Chair votes are counted the winners of the photo erton Borough. for so long (longer then I’ve been a mem- contest will be announced. Then you’re ber) that I don’t even know who held the on your own to visit the Seaport. Don’t position before her. These are hard shoes forget to stop by THE BENCH, where the to fill. plaques for Harry and Debbie Megonigal Back to the meeting March 20th with hos- are placed. I’m sure if they can intervene, pitably starting at 10:00am. When you ar- this will be a wonderful meeting and an en- rive at the Seaport let them know you are joyable day. Save June 26th for the sum- attending the lighthouse meeting, this will mer meeting. get you in free of charge. This is the an- DIRECTIONS TO nual photo contest meeting so don’t forget TUCKERTON SEAPORT: to bring your pictures. Judy Boucher is the FROM NORTH JERSEY: Take the Garden chairperson if you want to volunteer to help State Parkway south to Exit 58 (Tuckerton/ her out. As usual the business meeting will Page 10 T he Beam A MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST Mary Beth Doherty, Membership Chair [email protected] Judy Boucher Just a reminder that it’s renewal time— butterfly clutch, or, for $1.00 extra you can The time is upon us for the 2010 Photo thank you to those who’ve already paid order a magnet. Stop by the Membership Contest. I hope you have selected the en- their dues, and to those who haven’t, Table to place your order. try or entries that will put you in, or keep you in, the Winners’ Circle. The winning please send them in or renew at the March Membership Numbers: meeting. If you don’t renew, you’ll be photos will again be displayed at Sandy At the deadline for this issue, the Hook for the month of April. In addition to dropped from the mailing list and won’t membership numbers are as follows: receive future Beams! that, they will this year also be displayed Single Memberships: 213 at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center As I mentioned in the President’s column, Family Memberships: 274 x 2 = 548 in October. This means that the winning change is inevitable and I view it as a good Total Members = 761* photos will not be returned to you until the thing. The time has come for another * This number does include one Lifetime December meeting. change…after being Membership Chair member, and seven Honorary members. The above mentioned displays – and the for 13 (I think!) years, I am turning the Gift Membership: Membership reigns over to very capable limitations of space on the day of the meet- Not sure what to give that person who has ing – dictate that no photos larger than 8 X people. The Gleasons and the Naills will everything? How about a membership to be co-chairs going forward. If you have 10 will be accepted for the contest. Like- NJLHS? The application is printed in this wise, no frames are allowed. Winning pho- any questions on your status or anything issue of The Beam and see the Membership related to membership, they are the people tos will be put into black frames owned by Team for copies…the membership packet NJLHS for the exhibits. to go to. It’s time for “new blood” with new will be mailed to the recipient, with a note ideas. I know they’ll do a great job! Thank saying that their membership to the Society The categories this year are: you for taking this on! is a gift from you. Let’s get our numbers East Coast Lighthouses Meeting Attendees: up! West Coast or Great Lakes Lighthouses Other Lighthouses There were 92 members and guests who New Members: attended our holiday meeting/social at Views from the Water (special category) The following members have joined our Winners’ Circle the Paulsboro Sportman’s Inn located in Society since the December issue. Please Paulsboro, NJ. I have to say that meeting note that if you become a member after the Any member in good standing (dues have was one of my favorites—I saw some faces deadline for The Beam, you will be listed in been paid) who is an amateur photogra- I haven’t seen in a very long time. The the following issue. If you happen to meet pher (has not received any payment for hospitality was wonderful and, despite the them at a future meeting, please welcome photographs) may submit 3 photos in total. weather, I think those who were there had them! Those in the Winners’ Circle (Post card no- a great time! tices were sent to each of the 22 members) Please remember to sign the book—we Davenport, Judy Vineland, NJ can submit 2 photos in the Winners’ Circle want to make sure there are enough Laird, Robert New Egypt, NJ and one in the Views from the Water cat- Moccia, Bud Toms River, NJ egory. All other members may submit their seats for you at future meetings! Peterson, Wayne Washington NJ 3 entries in any category/categories. Nametags: Prendergast, Frank Toms River, NJ Nametags are $6.00 each and to be ordered Scheaffer, Mr. & Mrs. Each photo must be accompanied by a Reg- and paid for at each meeting. The price Charles D. Mays Landing, NJ istration Form. These are available at the Sterling, Jennifer Bellotti NJLHS website: www.njlhs.org and will be includes shipping and you have 3 options & Brian TomsRiver, NJ for the backing: standard pin, double Wheary, Bruce Helmetta, NJ available at the meeting. Do not put your name any place on the photo. The name of WHAT’S NEW WITH innkeeper and served as interim lighthouse the lighthouse and its location may appear WAYS & MEANS keeper until October 1939 when the new on the front or the back. Marty Hudspeth innkeeper arrived. Charlie just died March Anyone willing to help out the day of the The New Ways & Means Chair 3, 2009. contest is asked to please contact me via Carol Winkie has been a member of the RECIPE CORNER phone 845-787-4807. NJLHS for 3 years, becoming a member Marty Hudspeth after retiring from education after thirty I am looking forward this year to seeing Herb Cheese Ball by Sheila Hines years. She has completed three Lighthouse your photos and to hearing prize winning Challenges. She and her husband, 2 (8 oz.) pkgs cream cheese, softened photographer Gary Martin offer us tips on Philip, have two daughters and six living 2T. cream or Half& half improving our photography. grandchildren. Her love of lighthouses 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ tsp. dried basil leaves Looking ahead to next year – there will be started in her youth when she spent her all new categories based on the construc- summers on Long Beach Island. She and ½ tsp. dried dill weed Lemon pepper tion styles of lighthouses: caisson/ spark her family were frequent visitors to Old plug, conical (round) tower, integral (keep- Barney. Later, the love was rekindled when Beat cream cheese, cream or half & half, er’s house attached), and skeletal – and the she met Charles Wingate, whose father was garlic, basil leaves, dill weed. Mix well and Winners’ Circle. Another change: only 1st the at Tinicum from place in a small bowl. Chill. Roll in lemon place winners from this year will move to 1919 to his retirement in June 1939. Charlie pepper before serving at room temperature next year’s Winners’ Circle. was born in 1920 while his father was the with crackers.

T he Beam Page 11 IN THIS ISSUE ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE FACTS P-7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS P-8 CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE TURNS 150 YEARS OLD P-8 ANNUAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH P-9 GREAT LAKES SEAWAY TOUR P-6 NEW JERSEY LIGHTHOUSE SUDOKU P-5 LONG ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE - FOG P-6 MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP P-11 MUKILTEO LIGHT STATION P-5 PHOTO CONTEST N. J. HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARD OF RECOGNITION P-4 WILL BE HELD AT PHAROS PHILATELIC CORNER P-9 PROGRAM SIGNALS P-10 THE MARCH PHOTO CONTEST P-11 RECIPE CORNER P-11 REPORT FROM SANDY HOOK P-10 MEETING NARRAGANSETT BAY P-2 TRIPS FOR 2010 P-2 WHAT’S NEW WITH WAYS & MEANS P-9

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