Absecon Light

"Atlantic City, New Jersey"

Built: 1857
Decommissioned: 1933

"This 171-foot tall tower has had several color schemes in its history. Currently it is painted a cream color with a black band. It is located just north of downtown Atlantic City, not very far from all the new casinos. The newly rebuilt keeper's quarters were recently burned by vandals."

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Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Conceived and Developed by David S. Carter
Photographs by Donald W. Carter
Text by Diana K. Carter, Donald W. Carter & David S. Carter

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