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Condition at this date:

Shape of tower in plan:

Form of tower:

Height from base to ventilator ball:

Height of focal plane
above mean high water:

Background of lighthouse as seen from sea:

Color of tower:

Color of tower/ how produced:

Tower connection:

Object for navigation:

Building materials:

General desc:

Wall thickness at base:

Wall thickness at parapet:

Diameter at base:

Diameter at parapet:

Kind of stairway and steps:

Number of landings:

Size of glass:

Number of windows and size of sash:

Number of doors:

Kind of foundation and depth below surface:

Character of soil surrounding the lighthouse:

Soil susceptibility:

Misc remarks:

Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Stratford Point Light Station

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good

circular

40'

52'

open country

red

painted

detached

Guide thru L. I. Sound & W entrance to Houstonic River.

Iron

18"

21'

18'

winding stairs

10.5 x 21

5 - 2' x 4' 6"

Concrete 3' below surface of ground

Sandy loam

yes

In 1881, old bldgs were taken down & new tower & house built. Old wooden tower being replaced by an iron one.

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