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Sandy Hook Light In this photo, Mr. Hillman captures the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, usually recognized as an icon of summer, at its blustery, winter best. In 1764, this nine-story brick tower, octagonal in section, was the fifth lighthouse in America. Originally called the New York Lighthouse, it guided vessels to and from the nation's major ports, steering them away from Sandy Hook's treacherous shoals. New York merchants financed the lottery that secured funds for its construction and in 1789 it was deeded to the federal government. Today it remains the oldest lighthouse in the United States. In 1997 the Lighthouse was transferred from the U.S. Coast Guard to the National Park Service. The Light, itself, with its 3rd order Fresnel lens, remains an active aid to navigation administered by the Coast Guard.
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