Wednesday, April 1, 2015

The Sea Girt Lighthouse!!

 The beautiful Sea Girt Lighthouse, built in 1896,
began  flashing it's beam of light on December 10, 1896.

Located in Sea Girt, New Jersey
this lighthouse is one of some 40 lighthouses,
lightships and range lights along New Jersey's 130 mile Coastline.
Just over half of them survived,
but only 11 of the original lighthouses, including Sea Girt,
are open to the public.

 This red brick structure with a tower rising 44 feet was the last
live-in lighthouse built on the Atlantic Coast.

I have never been inside but plan to go back in April,
when it opens for the season.

March 28, 2015

27 comments:

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

I love visiting my country through other folks' eyes. Sure saves time *wink*

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie, it is pretty building and lighthouse. I am sure the inside is a pretty as the outside too. Pretty sky and great shots.. Have a happy day!

Gillian Olson said...

Lots of character and history in this structure, and built to last. Thanks Debbie,

21 Wits said...

Wow, now that is some house for any light-keeper. I cant wait to see the inside once you visit! Very delightful.

thewovenspoke said...

Wow, that is a very nice looking lighthouse, can't wait to see inside when you get there.

TexWisGirl said...

beautiful brick!

karen said...

Wouldnt that be awesome to work & live in a light house. Beautiful pictures!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Fantastic building.

Farm Girl said...

That is a beautiful lighthouse. I can't wait until you go back too. I have always loved them and I have wished I was a lighthouse keeper often. :)

Latane Barton said...

I'll bet that will be an enlightening visit. A very nice lighthouse and I bet a lot of history.

Mari said...

That is really beautiful especially against the blue sky.

Gail Dixon said...

What a beautiful lighthouse. She sure is showing her age well. Unlike moi. :)

Muffie said...

I love lighthouses, and this is one that's so nice to see!

Debbie said...

Thanks Karen, it really is a beauty!!

Brian King said...

Ohhhhhhh, that is NICE! Beautiful!

LeAnn said...

I do love lighthouses. I really like the home attached to it. I think it is unique. These are lovely pictures as always. I do hope you get inside sometime and take more awesome photos.
Sending hugs your way!

Unknown said...

Debbie, this is just gorgeous.
I would love to see the inside too.

Ruth Hiebert said...

That's a beautiful building and very well kept.

The Furry Gnome said...

I've never seen a lighthouse built into a house like that!

New Jersey Memories said...

I went there two years ago and it was adorable, inside and out. I believe it is only open on Sundays? Anyway, I did take some photos from inside and at the top of the lighthouse. It was much easier to climb to the top than at the Cape May Lighthouse!

The Sea Girt Lighthouse

We also visited The National Guard Militia Museum in Sea Girt:

The National Guard Militia Museum

I love your photos. It's a pretty little lighthouse, isn't it?

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

I've never seen a lighthouse like that. It's beautiful! I'd like to see inside too.

Adrienne said...

Can't wait to see the inside! Never saw this one in my trips to Jersey - it's so pretty! Sure do get my imagination going, these east coast light houses!

Jill said...

That is a lovely looking old building! I hope you plan on posting pictures of the inside when you visit again!

Ida said...

What a lovely brick lighthouse. Can't wait for you to go back and go inside.

MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮ said...

That is really a nice house.

Cathy H. said...

Beautiful lighthouse! I love lighthouses, but living inland, I've only seen them through pictures! So glad you shared these!

Anonymous said...

Gotta love lighthouses. That was a tough job.