Hi Karen,
I was looking for something else and found this. It is neat. Dig that pic of the bike and the towel. cool
The U.S. Feds are seeking a buyer for the Penfield Lighthouse near Fairfield Connecticut and willing to let it go for a steal — a mere US dollar will seal the deal. But the deal-breaker is that the buyer must be willing to cope with an unwanted guest — the kind that doesn’t know when to leave.
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We’re not talking about Uncle Bob here either. The lighthouse is said to be haunted by the drowned spirit of lighthouse keeper Frederick Jordan in 1916.
Legend has it that Jordan drowned in December 1916 when his boat capsized near the lighthouse. He later appeared as a ghost two weeks later to his assistant, Rudolph Iten, reports Boston news.
Iten took over for Jordan after his death. In his log, Iten wrote that Jordan’s apparition glided down the tower’s stairs and disappeared into darkness. Iten then found the keeper’s log opened to the page that documented Jordan’s death.
Iten also reported that the lighthouse’s light began ‘behaving strangely’ when Jordan’s apparition 
appeared.
In another sighting, two boys who were rescued after their boat capsized near the lighthouse in 1942 identified Jordan as their rescuer after seeing his photograph.
Jeremy D’Entremont, who wrote ‘The Lighthouses in Connecticut,’ said many lighthouses have ghost stories, but the Penfield Lighthouse’s tales are more believable because they are based on a well-documented death.
D’Entremont said other lighthouse keepers reported seeing Jordan’s ghost over the years, and Iten had them sign affidavits for what they had witnessed.
If you feel you can sport life with the spook for a buck, you’ll be required to submit an application identifying your proposed use for the lighthouse, the navigational beacon, and how you’ll be paying for its use and maintenance.
The lighthouse will sell in ‘as is’ condition to local, state or federal government agencies or nonprofit organizations, and appears to be in a serious state of disrepair. If the ghost of Frederick Jordan isn’t enough to put you off, costs for repairs may be. Photos top KDC43, center Unwiredadventures, bottom Mikejonesphoto
The 51 foot tall lighthouse rests upon a concrete foundation surrounded by rocks with an attached two-story keeper’s residence made with granite and timber frames.
The town of Fairfield’s 2004 report states the foundation, structure and roofs were in good condition, but the wood framing that supports a balcony around the light tower needs major repairs.
There are asbestos tiled floors, lead paint on the walls, mold on all levels and decaying brick and mortar in the basement, the report said. The Coast Guard said the last repairs were done in 2003.
Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto said the town is very interested in acquiring the property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“Obviously, the first choice would have been for the federal government to continue to take care of the lighthouse.” he said. “But since they want to dispose of it, the town feels obligated that we want to save it.”
The town is investigating costs to fix and maintain the property, and how it could pay for it. They’re attempting to negotiate with the Fairfield Historical Society and Fairfield Beach Residents Association for assistance with maintenance.
D’Entremont said it may be difficult for the new owners to raise money for repairs and maintenance because the lighthouse is offshore.
“You have to be creative. You kind of have to bring the lighthouse to the community.” D’Entremont said. “I really wish the (federal) government could set up a fund that would help with the maintenance of these lighthouses.”
Hugs,
Myrna