Penfield Reef Lighthouse

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lighthouse
gptkbp:accessibility boat access only
gptkbp:architect gptkb:George_D._Meade
gptkbp:automated 1971
gptkbp:built 1874
gptkbp:colors white
gptkbp:community_involvement local community supports preservation efforts
supported by local historical societies
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts community events occasionally
gptkbp:constructionMaterial local materials used in construction
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol_of_maritime_history_in_Connecticut
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosts cultural events related to maritime heritage
gptkbp:design conical
gptkbp:educational_programs hosts educational programs about maritime history
gptkbp:elevation 6 feet above sea level
gptkbp:emergencyServices serves as an emergency beacon
gptkbp:environmental_impact impact on local marine environment
gptkbp:famousLandmark has a historical marker nearby
gptkbp:function navigation
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on 59 feet
gptkbp:height 54 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance listed_on_the_National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:historicalContext designated_on_the_National_Register_in_1990
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Penfield Reef Lighthouse
gptkbp:landmark recognized as a local landmark
gptkbp:lensType Fresnel lens
gptkbp:lighting Fl_W_5s
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local maritime legends
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fairfield,_Connecticut
gptkbp:maintenance regular_maintenance_by_the_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:material cast iron
gptkbp:nearby_attractions popular for boat tours
gptkbp:notableGuestStars visited by notable figures in maritime history
gptkbp:operational_status operational since 1874
gptkbp:operationalStatus managed_by_the_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:owner gptkb:U.S._Coast_Guard
gptkbp:photography frequent subject for photographers
popular photography location for sunsets.
gptkbp:powerOutput LED
12 nautical miles
gptkbp:purpose marking_the_Penfield_Reef
gptkbp:renovated 2000
ongoing restoration efforts
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:style Second_Empire_style
gptkbp:surrounding_area Penfield_Reef
gptkbp:tour offers historical tours during summer months
gptkbp:visibility 12 miles in clear conditions
visible_from_Long_Island_Sound
gptkbp:waterManagement navigational hazards in surrounding waters
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for seabirds