The Old Field Point Light Station in Setauket has been nominated by New York State to be added to the State and National Register of Historic Places, one of 37 nominations announced on Friday.
“These nominations reflect generations of community building, planning, and activities that give us a glimpse into our collective past as New Yorkers,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “Identifying these resources and adding them to our historic registers expands our ongoing understanding of our shared history and are important reminders of the innovation, passion, and lived experiences of New Yorkers who came before us.”
The first lighthouse was built at the station in 1824, and it has guided boaters on the Long Island Sound ever since.
“The Old Field Point Light Station, located in Setauket, represents both the efforts undertaken by the federal government to enhance maritime safety as well as the evolution of lighthouse construction,” a news release by the governor’s office read. “Between 1868 and 1869, the existing light house was constructed following a newer standardized model that favored the keeper’s dwelling and the light itself being housed in the same structure. This model of light station was developed by the United States federal government following the Civil War and was in use until the 1930s.”
