LIGHTHOUSE XXV
FIRE ISLAND LIGHT
FIRE ISLAND, NEW YORK
Order No. 140

HISTORY: The Fire Island Light was established in 1827 near the busy port of New York City. The original tower was only 74 feet high and after the freighter Elizabeth ran aground in 1850, the Lighthouse Board authorized the construction of a new tower. It now stands 180 feet tall and it's 1st order Fresnel lens can be seen 25 miles out to sea. The flashing light earned the lighthouse the nickname "Winking Woman."
The tower foundation is granite and timber and the tower was constructed of brick encased in cement. There are four black and white bands around the tower.
The original 1st order Fresnel lens is in storage at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The present optic is a DCB -224 that was installed in 1986. The light is still operational and it was automated in 1986. The keeper's quarters were built in 1859-a 2-story building in Dutch Colonial style. There is a boathouse on the premises and the remains of tram rails. It is an active aid to navigation in the national park. It is owned and managed by the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society with the USCG having access to the optic. It is open to the public.

STITCHING INFORMATION: Stitch count: 92 stitches wide x 136 high.
Our model was stitched on an 12" x 15" piece of Zweigart white 16-count AIDA fabric. This design can be adjusted to any type of fabric.
A large color photo, stitching instructions, computer generated chart and
floss numbers for your choice of DMC, Anchor & J&B Coats are included.