The New London Lighthouse has a rather non-nautical appearance. Built in 1909 the proposed light was an early example of NIMBY-ism. The wealthy residents living along the coastline objected to the fact that their view would include an "ugly" lighthouse. Today's lighthouse, Long Island Sound's most eastern beacon, is a result of good old American politics. It was agreed that the light should reflect the grandeur of the area, it was constructed in the "second empire" French style of architecture in 1909. BTW: most of the elegant homes that lined the shore were lost in the hurricane of 1938, the light remains.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
1909 Style
The New London Lighthouse has a rather non-nautical appearance. Built in 1909 the proposed light was an early example of NIMBY-ism. The wealthy residents living along the coastline objected to the fact that their view would include an "ugly" lighthouse. Today's lighthouse, Long Island Sound's most eastern beacon, is a result of good old American politics. It was agreed that the light should reflect the grandeur of the area, it was constructed in the "second empire" French style of architecture in 1909. BTW: most of the elegant homes that lined the shore were lost in the hurricane of 1938, the light remains.
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