Visiting the Little Red Lighthouse in 2024 via Hudson Parkway! (Schmoonmin's Travel Logs) (Part 1/2)

It’s been a while, but I’m proud to say that the Schmoonmin Travel Logs are back! To get back to the swing of things, I have a video of the Little Red Lighthouse that I recorded back in the summertime using the Scenic Fort George Route. The reason why I went to the lighthouse is a video that ‪@crazeenydriver‬ made 10 years ago showing how to get to the Lighthouse using this route. There, I found very fascinating details on the route such as the “Local Color”, the tunnel leading under the Henry Hudson Parkway, and “The Fountain” above the steps as well as detouring to a scenic route.
Some Fun Facts about the Little Red Lighthouse:
Here are some fun facts about the Little Red Lighthouse in New York City:
Location: The lighthouse was originally built in 1880 on Sandy Hook, New Jersey. It was moved to Fort George Washington Park in 1921, Decommissioned in 1932 and had a candle power of 10.
Official Name: The lighthouse's official name is Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse.
Children's book: The lighthouse's name may have been inspired by the 1942 children's book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge by Hildegarde Swift.
Saving the lighthouse: The lighthouse was saved from being dismantled and auctioned off thanks to a nationwide campaign started by children who loved the book.
Film and media: The lighthouse was featured in the 1948 film Force of Evil and was also a filming location and motif in Jane Campion's In the Cut.
Tours: Urban Park Rangers from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation offer tours of the lighthouse. At the time of this video, There’s an upcoming tour of the Lighthouse on September 28, 2024 where you can explore the Lighthouse in action.
Part 2 of the Little Red Lighthouse Travel Log will come soon!
-SchmooeyMcGooey