Accurate at time of registration: 7th September 1984
PLACE DETAILS |
Registry Name: |
AMBROSE (lightship) |
Registry Address: |
Pier 16, East River, Manhattan |
Registry Number: |
84002758 |
Resource Type: |
Structure |
Owner: |
Private
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Architect: |
New York Shipbuilding Co.; U.S. Lighthouse Service |
Contributing Structures: |
1 |
Other Certification: |
Designated National Landmark
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Certification: |
Listed in the National Register |
Nominator Name: |
National Historic Landmark |
CULTURAL DETAILS |
Level of Significance: |
National; Local
|
Area of Significance: |
Transportation, Politics-government, Architecture, Social history |
Applicable Criteria: |
Event, Architecture-Engineering
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Period of Significance: |
1900-1924
|
Significant Year: |
1907
|
Historic Function: |
Transportation, Defense
|
Historic Sub-Function: |
Water-related, Coast Guard facility |
Current Function: |
Recreation and Culture
|
Current Sub-Function: |
Museum
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