General Lighthouse Depot (Staten Island) Lighthouse

(9 pictures in the archive.)

 

This building, to the right of the Administration building, was commonly called the Barracks, from its usage in the 1940s. It was one of the original buildings, possibly a carry-over from the Revenue Cutter Service. - This building, to the right of the Administration building, was commonly called the Barracks, from its usage in the 1940s. It was one of the original buildings, possibly a carry-over from the Revenue Cutter Service.

The Office Building, called the Administration building during the Coast Guard era, was started in 1869 and finished in 1871. - The Office Building, called the Administration building during the Coast Guard era, was started in 1869 and finished in 1871.

The corner of the Administration building, showing where the "wings" were added in 1901. - The corner of the Administration building, showing where the "wings" were added in 1901.

The ornate entrance to the Administration building, showing the 1869 date. - The ornate entrance to the Administration building, showing the 1869 date.

The "new" Lamp Shop, built in 1907. - The "new" Lamp Shop, built in 1907.

The entrance to the new Lamp Shop. - The entrance to the new Lamp Shop.

The Machine Shop building, built in 1912. Today, it is the first building of the National Lighthouse Museum. - The Machine Shop building, built in 1912. Today, it is the first building of the National Lighthouse Museum.

Oil vaults built into the hillside. The vaults date from 1867 and were used to house the volatile oils used in the lamps. - Oil vaults built into the hillside. The vaults date from 1867 and were used to house the volatile oils used in the lamps.

The General Lighthouse Depot, circa 1885, showing the Romer Shoal Lighthouse. - The General Lighthouse Depot, circa 1885, showing the Romer Shoal Lighthouse.

 

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