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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

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27 comments:

  1. Author R. Mac WheelerApril 1, 2015 at 8:31 AM

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

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  2. eileeninmdApril 1, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    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!

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  3. Gillian OlsonApril 1, 2015 at 9:40 AM

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

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  4. 21 WitsApril 1, 2015 at 9:45 AM

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

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  5. thewovenspokeApril 1, 2015 at 9:52 AM

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

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  6. TexWisGirlApril 1, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    beautiful brick!

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  7. karenApril 1, 2015 at 1:15 PM

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

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  8. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 1, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Fantastic building.

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  9. Farm GirlApril 1, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    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. :)

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  10. Latane BartonApril 1, 2015 at 2:28 PM

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

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  11. MariApril 1, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    That is really beautiful especially against the blue sky.

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  12. Gail DixonApril 1, 2015 at 4:27 PM

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

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  13. MuffieApril 1, 2015 at 4:42 PM

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

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  14. Brian KingApril 1, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Ohhhhhhh, that is NICE! Beautiful!

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  15. LeAnnApril 1, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    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!

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  16. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 7:55 PM

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

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  17. Ruth HiebertApril 1, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    That's a beautiful building and very well kept.

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  18. The Furry GnomeApril 1, 2015 at 9:30 PM

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

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  19. New Jersey MemoriesApril 1, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    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?

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  20. Tina Fariss BarbourApril 1, 2015 at 10:44 PM

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

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  21. AdrienneApril 2, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    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!

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  22. JillApril 2, 2015 at 1:31 PM

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

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  23. IdaApril 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM

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

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  24. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮April 3, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    That is really a nice house.

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  25. Cathy H.April 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM

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

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  26. AnonymousApril 9, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    Gotta love lighthouses. That was a tough job.

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