About this property
New London Ledge Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the Thames River in the U.S. state of Connecticut, at the mouth of New London Harbor. It was built in 1909 in the Second Empire style and was automated in 1987. In 1990, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 89001471. It was listed on May 28, 1990.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was New London Ledge Lighthouse listed on the National Register?
New London Ledge Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1990.
What type of historic resource is New London Ledge Lighthouse?
New London Ledge Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for New London Ledge Lighthouse?
The period of significance for New London Ledge Lighthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near New London Ledge Lighthouse?
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