Wards Island Lighthouse

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lighthouse
gptkbp:accessibility not publicly accessible
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Wards_Island_Bridge
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Victorian
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:New_York_Harbor
gptkbp:automated yes
gptkbp:built 1854
gptkbp:community_engagement yes
gptkbp:community_involvement local volunteers
gptkbp:constructionMaterial brick
gptkbp:cultural_significance local heritage
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:William_H._Smith
gptkbp:decommissioned 1948
gptkbp:design cylindrical
gptkbp:education yes
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:famousLandmark yes
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on 55 feet
gptkbp:height 50 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:historicalEvent decommissioning in 1948
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wards Island Lighthouse
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for stone
gptkbp:is_featured_in local history tours
gptkbp:land_use recreational area
gptkbp:landmark yes
gptkbp:lensType 1
Fresnel lens
gptkbp:lighting Fl_W_5s
gptkbp:location Wards_Island,_New_York
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:New_York_City_Parks_Department
gptkbp:nearby_attractions yes
gptkbp:notable_feature red and white stripes
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:U.S._Lighthouse_Service
gptkbp:owner gptkb:John_H._McCarthy
gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkbp:photography yes
gptkbp:powerOutput 12 nautical miles
electric
gptkbp:previousName Wards Island Light
gptkbp:productionYears 1854-1948
gptkbp:purpose navigation
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
gptkbp:sonar fixed light
gptkbp:status inactive
preserved
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Wards_Island_Park
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives ongoing
gptkbp:visibility 12 miles
visible_from_East_River
gptkbp:visitors from_Randall's_Island
gptkbp:waterManagement gptkb:East_River
gptkbp:wildlife various bird species
gptkbp:year 2000