About this property
The Staten Island Range Light, also known as the Ambrose Channel Range Light, is a lighthouse on Richmond Hill (Lighthouse Hill) in Staten Island, New York, United States. It is the rear range light companion to the West Bank Lighthouse. Built in 1912, the 90-foot tower sits more than five miles northwest of the West Bank Lighthouse, 141 feet above sea level.
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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 05001340. It was listed on November 30, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Staten Island Light listed on the National Register?
Staten Island Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Staten Island Light?
Staten Island Light is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Staten Island Light?
The period of significance for Staten Island Light is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Staten Island Light?
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