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    Coast Guard opens historic lighthouse to the public for tours [Image 2 of 11]

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    A USCG (United States Coast Guard) officer in full uniform stands guard in the foreground near a red and white striped lighthouse. A large crowd of civilians has gathered around the base of the lighthouse, suggesting a public open house or tour event. A Coast Guard building with a sign is visible in the background to the right.

    STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

    08.08.2015

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Clarke 

    U.S. Coast Guard PADET New York

    During a one-day-only event, Capt. Edward Cubanski III, commander of Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound opened the historic Stratford Point Lighthouse in Stratford, Conn., for free public tours Aug. 8, 2015. The property, which has been closed to the public since approximately 1973, was open to the public and had more than 2,000 people come out to climb the spiral staircase of Stratford light. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Laberdesque)

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    Date Taken: 08.08.2015
    Date Posted: 08.08.2015 17:24
    Photo ID: 2111986
    VIRIN: 150808-G-KU792-116
    Resolution: 6730x4491
    Size: 4.99 MB
    Location: STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, US
    Web Views: 91
    Downloads: 9

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    A U.S. Coast Guard officer in full uniform is engaged in conversation with a small group of civilians at what appears to be an outdoor community event. The officer, whose name tag reads 'Cubanski' and whose cap indicates 'Sector Long Island Sound,' is shaking hands and interacting warmly with attendees. The setting is a sunny, grassy area near residential buildings with a white picket fence visible in the background.
    A USCG (United States Coast Guard) officer in full uniform stands guard in the foreground near a red and white striped lighthouse. A large crowd of civilians has gathered around the base of the lighthouse, suggesting a public open house or tour event. A Coast Guard building with a sign is visible in the background to the right.
    The image shows the interior of a lighthouse with visitors climbing a spiral staircase. The view is taken from below looking upward, revealing the cylindrical white-painted brick walls and a metal spiral staircase with green-painted steps. A group of four to five people of varying ages are ascending or standing on the staircase.
    A middle-aged woman with short blonde hair and glasses is climbing a steep, narrow staircase or ladder, photographed from a low angle looking upward. She is gripping the dark metal railings with both hands and appears to be exerting effort. A second person in a blue dress is visible at the top of the stairs.
    An outdoor public event is taking place at a red-and-white striped lighthouse, likely in Connecticut based on the visible state flag flying alongside the American flag and what appears to be a Coast Guard flag. A crowd of visitors is gathered on the grounds around the lighthouse, with blue event tents set up nearby. The scene suggests an open house, heritage day, or commemorative event at a historic coastal lighthouse station.
    A red and white striped lighthouse dominates the frame, photographed from a low angle against a blue sky with light clouds. A group of visitors, including adults and a child, are walking near the base of the lighthouse on a grassy area. The lighthouse shows signs of weathering with peeling paint and rust on its metal gallery railing.
    The image shows the interior of Stratford Point Light, a historic lighthouse established in 1822. A bronze commemorative plaque is mounted on a white arched door, with a metal spiral staircase visible in the background leading upward. Two large circular Fresnel-style lens or searchlight fixtures are visible on the right side of the frame.
    The image shows a large vintage industrial searchlight or spotlight with a parabolic reflector dish, viewed from the front. The device appears to be on display indoors, likely in a museum or historical building, as evidenced by the exposed brick wall and spiral staircase visible in the background. The lamp assembly with bulb and reflector components is clearly visible inside the housing.
    An aerial view of an outdoor barbecue or community cookout event taking place on a paved and grassy area. Two canopy tents — one blue and one tan/beige — provide shade over food preparation and supply stations. Several people are actively grilling hot dogs and hamburger patties on a large flat-top grill while managing supplies and beverages.
    An aerial fisheye-lens photograph taken from the top of a lighthouse, looking down at the surrounding grounds. A large crowd of visitors has gathered below, with the lighthouse casting a long, prominent shadow across the green lawn. The property includes a keeper's house with red/brown shingled roofs, white picket fencing, and is situated near a body of water.
    Two men are standing inside what appears to be a lighthouse, engaged in a cheerful conversation. One man wears a casual t-shirt featuring Cape Cod Lighthouses, while the other is dressed in a USCG Auxiliary uniform with a matching cap. The setting features whitewashed brick walls with an arched alcove, consistent with a historic lighthouse interior.

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