Fresnel Lens ~ Twin Lights (Navesink) Lighthouse, NJ

TITLE: South Tower Lens, Twin Lights Lighthouse, Highlands, New Jersey


CAPTION: This “hyper radiant” bivalve lens used an electric arc light and at 25,000,000 candlepower was for many years the most powerful light in the United States.  The light rotated through the night powered by a clockwork Drive would every four hours.
POSTCARD ID: TLHS-9 & 35126510
PUBLISHER: Pub. by H.K Barnett, Allison Park, PA
POSTMARK: None, Not Used Postally

 

Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse, Delaware Bay, NJ

TITLE:  Delaware Bay, NJ – #7 in a series of 7 Lighthouses


CAPTION:   BRANDYWINE SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE is located at the southernmost part of Delaware Bay – N.W. of Cape May Point.  It was the first screwpile lighthouse ever built in the United States.  Its 3rd order Fresnel lens shone for the first time on Oct 28, 1850.  After serving well for over 60 years, a new conical structure, requiring less maintenance, was built on a caisson of reinforced concrete and was lit on Oct 20, 1914.  This Light Station is still an important aid to navigation and was the last Lighthouse in the Delaware Bay to have a keeper on board!  Automation took place about 1974 . .  the end of a once proud era!
POSTCARD ID: CP21542
PUBLISHER:  Published by Sandpiper Photos – Fortescue, NJ
©Photo by CAROLE REILY – “The Lighthouse Lady”
POSTMARK:  None, Not Used Postally

 

Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse Delaware Bay NJ

TITLE:  Delaware Bay, N.J. #5 in a series of 7 Lighthouses


CAPTION:   MIAH MAULL SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE derived its strange name from the fact that a man named Nehemiah Maull drowned near the present site in a late 18th century shipwreck.  In 1909, a temporary light shone from the cast iron foundation shell which later that year was partially filled with concrete.  At last – in 1913, the permanent light was exhibited for the 1st time from its 4th order lens which was visible for 15 miles.  Originally painted brown, Miah Maull (by 1941) was “listed” as having a red tower and watch-room, a black lantern room and sitting on a gray base.  During renovation in the early 80’s, the metal canopy covering the walkway was removed by the USCG — “sadly” altering its appearance.  By 1973, Miah Maull was fully automated and is still an active aid to navigation and a favorite fishing spot to many!
POSTCARD ID:  CP17971
PUBLISHER: Published by Sandpiper Photos – Fortescue, NJ
©Photo by CAROLE REILY – “The Lighthouse Lady”
POSTMARK: None ~ Not used postally

Cross Ledge Lighthouse, Delaware Bay, NJ

TITLE:  Delaware Bay, NJ – #3 in a series of 7 Lighthouses


CAPTION:  CROSS LEDGE LIGHTHOUS located off of Fortescue, NJ, was completed and lit for the 1st time in 1875.  The 1901 “Light List” described Cross Ledge as a 20story white wood-framed dwelling with green shutters, grey trim and a black lantern situated on top of an octagonal granite base.  Due to the erection of the new Elbow of Cross Ledge Light nearby, the old Ledge Light was discontinued around 1907.  During WWII, military planes used it for target practice by dropping flour sack markers onto it!  Much controversy surrounds the last stages and final demise of the badly deteriorated Cross Ledge Light.  Finally, in 1962, the USCG burned it down to the granite base -which is all that remains today – a sad ending for a once beautiful lighthouse!
POSTCARD ID: CP15211
PUBLISHER:  Published by Sandpiper Photos – Fortescue, NJ
©Photo by CAROLE REILY – “The Lighthouse Lady”
POSTMARK: None ~ Not used postally

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, Wildwood-by-the-Sea NJ

TITLE: “Hereford Inlet Lighthouse”

CAPTION:   Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N.J.
The second most powerful “light” on the Eastern seaboard. The United States Coast Guard station at “Hereford Inlet,” Wildwood-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
POSTCARD ID:  K-145-D-13 and 43669
PUBLISHER:  Pub. by Atlantic Tobacco Co.,, Wildwood, N.J.
POSTMARK:  None, Not Used Postally

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Absecon Light House Atlantic City NJ

ABSECON LIGHT HOUSE, Atlantic City, N.J.

TITLE: ABSECON LIGHT-HOUSE, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
CAPTION: None
POSTCARD ID: 3069
PUBLISHER: ULLMAN’S “GOLD BORDER” SERIES
AMERICAN POST CARD-VIEW NUMBER 3069
PUBLISHED BY THE ULLMAN MANUFACTURING CO., NEW YORK
POSTMARK: None, not used.

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