Sea Girt Lighthouse: The Community Beacon (Landmarks)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (585 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626195064 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lynne S. Tobias said Five Stars. I live near there!. Cory Dean said we feel the joy of digging through this history right along with him. Bill Dunn’s account of the Sea Girt lighthouse is a fascinating read. From the early debates surrounding its construction, through the succession of each keeper and their families, and finally to its current function as a community center and museum, Dunn takes us on a historical journey that spans three centuries.As time marches on, the Sea Girt lighthouse features as a centerpiece for a fascinating array of notable local events and ever-intriguing cast of characters, woven together in a continuous thread that reads more than simply an historical document. What makes. Deborah C. Whitcraft said I just completed this book and can't speak highly enough. I just completed this book and can't speak highly enough of this! This is such a well-researched history of Sea Girt Lighthouse that it should be in the libraries of every historical association. educational facility and museum in New Jersey - if not the entire eastern seaboard! As the President of the New Jersey Maritime Museum, I am honored to host a presentation and book signing by this accomplished author! No doubt, our attendees will be in awe of his knowledge of such a vital part of our state's maritime history.
. His association with the lighthouse goes back to his childhood, when it was the recreation center. Bill, who was a reporter at the Detroit News and, later, USA Today, has written several previous books. About the Author Bill Dunn, a Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizens Committee trustee, is also a docent and the lighthouse historian
His association with the lighthouse goes back to his childhood, when it was the recreation center. . Bill Dunn, a Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizens Committee trustee, is also a docent and the lighthouse historian. Bill, who was a reporter at the Detroit News and, later, USA Today, has written several previous books
Coast Guard troops stood watch in the tower and patrolled the beaches. Sea Girt Lighthouse played an important role in defending the coast during World War II, when U.S. The Jersey Shore lighthouse that stands in Sea Girt has been a guiding beacon for seafarers since the end of the nineteenth century. That's when a group of community members--the Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizens Committee--successfully fought to save and preserve the shore landmark. A revolutionary lens, designed by Frenchman Augustin-Jean Fresnel, captured the flickering flame of a burning wick and projected a unique flash that could be seen for fifteen miles. The genius of Fresnel's design, on full display at the lighthouse, impresses as much now as it did in the days of sail. Today, the lighthouse is the community beacon, alive with activity and attracting visitors who flock from around the country and the world to experience its history.. Many colorful characters were put in command here, including a Civil War soldier, a pioneering woman, an inventor and, for one