150-year-old Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in New York risks collapsing; $10M steel curtain fundraising for preservation.

150-year-old Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in New York is in urgent danger of collapsing into the Hudson River due to deteriorating wooden supports. Built in the 19th century, the lighthouse is listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2024 list of the country's 11 most endangered historic places. Advocates are raising funds to install a submerged steel curtain around the structure, which could cost up to $10 million.

July 13, 2024
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