Historic Virginia lighthouse residence for sale at $450K, accessible only by boat
Charming Lighthouse Home Hits the Market A unique lighthouse home, steeped in history, has just become available on the Chesapeake Bay for $450,000. However, reaching it requires a boat, according to the owner. This three-bedroom residence, known as Smith Point Lighthouse, sits about three miles from the Virginia coast. It offers a secluded spot ideal […]
Man leaps to his death from Fire Island Lighthouse in New York
A man tragically died after jumping from the Fire Island Lighthouse on Long Island on Friday afternoon, which coincided with the unofficial end of summer. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that the man, whose identity remains unknown, fell from the observation deck of the historic lighthouse around 1:45 PM. “Detectives from the Suffolk County […]
Three teenagers taken into custody for vandalizing and setting fire to the historic Sleepy Hollow lighthouse in a devastating incident.
Teenagers Arrested for Arson at Historic Lighthouse Authorities have announced that three teenagers were apprehended for setting fire to the historic Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, which recently underwent a million-dollar renovation. This incident has been described as “heartbreaking.” The suspects include 18-year-old Elvin Ayabaka from White Plains, 19-year-old Richard Valero from Harrison, and a 17-year-old whose […]
Sleepy Hollow lighthouse destroyed by fire set by arsonists one year after its $3.4 million renovation: ‘Heartbreaking’
A group of arsonists has been implicated in a fire at the historic lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, which had just undergone a million-dollar renovation a year prior, according to police. Four young individuals allegedly breached a locked fence around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, broke windows, and climbed the structure that has stood for 142 years, […]
150-year-old New York lighthouse in danger of crumbling into Hudson
A group of preservationists is trying to save a Hudson River lighthouse that’s more than 100 years old and in danger of sinking. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in Hudson, New York, 100 miles north of New York City, is one of 11 sites on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Most Endangered list. The lighthouse, built […]
Beloved Maine lighthouse damaged by storm, officials say
Caretakers of Maine's Pemaquid Point Lighthouse believe they can rebuild damaged parts of the lighthouse after recent storms. Pemaquid Point Light is a nearly 200-year-old lighthouse whose 19th-century bell tower suffered significant damage. The town, which manages Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park, plans to rebuild the damaged portion before the storm hit the area. Managers of […]