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Feds Set To Designate Montauk Lighthouse National Landmark Today

Senator Gillibrand's office says designation will boost tourism and economic activity

The for the is expected on Monday.

, D-New York, announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior is ready to mark the oldest lighthouse in New York a national historic landmark.

The lighthouse will be the 12th place on Long Island to achieve landmark status. It was one of the first seacoast lighthouses authorized by Congress.

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“This is great news. The importance of this iconic lighthouse, which helped make New York Harbor the nation’s premier port, is indisputable," Gillibrand said. "Montauk Point Lighthouse can finally take its rightful place as one of our National Historic Landmarks.”

Built in 1796, the Montauk Point Lighthouse promoted New York as the receiving port for British manufactured goods in America.

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have also been pushing for this designation. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, but had not been maked a national historic landmark. The status could enhance tourism and economic activity, according to Gillibrand. It also provides greatly needed resources to preserve the site. 

 


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