Hudson–Athens lighthouse, Hudson

Name: Hudson–Athens lighthouse
Address: Hudson River, Hudson, United States

#3 among attractions in Hudson

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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The Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, sometimes called the Hudson City light, is a lighthouse located in the Hudson River in the state of New York in the United States. The light is located between Hudson and Athens, closer to the Hudson side. Constructed in 1874, it marks a sandy ridge known as Middle Ground Flats and also acts as a general aid to navigation of the river. The station is built on a granite caisson with a unique shape designed to protect it from ice floes and river debris. The dwelling is constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, with a mansard roof. It is considered to be virtually a twin of the Stepping Stones Light in Long Island Sound, which was constructed just a few years later. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°15'7"N, 73°48'32"W

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Hudson–Athens lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hudson Opera House, Time and Space Limited, Cornelius H. Evans House, Hudson Historic District.

0.9 miE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Hudson Opera House, Hudson
25 min walk • Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House is an arts organization and venue in downtown Hudson, New York. The organization presents and produces arts and cultural programming year-round, and is an important civic partner in the vitality of Hudson.
1.2 miE
42°15'4"N • 73°47'11"W
Time and Space Limited, Hudson
30 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Cornelius H. Evans House, Hudson
28 min walk • The Cornelius H. Evans House is located on Warren Street in downtown Hudson, New York, United States. It is a brick house dating to the mid-19th century. It was the home of Evans, a local brewer and businessman who served two terms as the city's mayor. His descendants remained in the house for 80 years.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Hudson Historic District, Hudson
27 min walk • The Hudson Historic District includes most of downtown Hudson, New York, United States, once called "one of the richest dictionaries of architectural history in New York State". It is a 139-acre area stretching from the city's waterfront on the east bank of the Hudson River to almost its eastern boundary, with a core area of 45 blocks.