About this episode

This episode covers the history and significance of Avery Point Lighthouse in Connecticut.

Although this was the last lighthouse built in Connecticut, it is the first for us to cover in the state, and the first we've covered that skipped straight to 200 Watt bulbs! Avery Point Lighthouse was built by the Coast Guard in 1944 as a part of their training center, later becoming a physics laboratory for the University of Connecticut. Thank you to all who left us reviews! Merch (and a giveaway) is coming your way. References: Avery Point Light | American Lighthouse Foundation Avery Point Lighthouse | Lighthouse Friends Avery Point | USLHS Avery Point Light | Wikipedia

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily Straight, Vincent Bailey

Topics covered

• lighthouses
• history
• Connecticut
• Coast Guard
• education
• travel

Keywords

• Avery Point Lighthouse
• Connecticut
• Coast Guard
• 1944
• University of Connecticut
• lighthouse history
• 200 Watt bulbs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coast Guard, University of Connecticut, American Lighthouse Foundation, Lighthouse Friends, USLHS

Books & works: Avery Point Light, Wikipedia

Places: Avery Point Lighthouse, Connecticut

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