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Dick
White, Jr. Elaine Wingate and E. Virgil Conway, Betsy
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The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of
The Conway Visitors Center took place on Saturday June 25,
2005 at 5:30 pm.
The new facility has been made possible
through the generosity of a major donation from Mr. and
Mrs. E. Virgil Conway, gift shop proceeds and museum admission
fees. We are grateful for the Conways' generous gift and
their responsiveness to the Lighthouse's needs. The new
center houses the gift shop, ticket booth, public restrooms
and a beautiful open-air patio. The building also provides
much needed storage for gift shop operations.
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Elaine
Wingate and E. Virgil Conway |
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Dick White Jr., Chairman of the Montauk
Point Lighthouse Museum Committee, was the Master of Ceremonies
at the Ribbon Cutting. The Pledge to the Flag was led by
staff member Audrey Loebl, the Invocation was given by Rev.
Howard Friend of Montauk Community Church, the Gift Shop
Story was told by Montauk Historical Society President,
Lighthouse Committee Treasurer, and Gift Shop Manager Betsy
White. Personal Comments were offered by the philanthropists
E. Virgil and Elaine Wingate Conway. The Benediction was
given by Rev. Msgr. Peter A. Libasci of St. Therese RC Church.
The Gift Shop specializes in lighthouse
marine memorabilia (particularly Montauk Lighthouse) including:
pottery, brassware, books, photographs, jewelry, children's
toys, Christmas ornaments, Montauk Lighthouse Insignia Apparel,
and a variety of leisure and souvenir items.
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Interior
of Conway Center Gift Shop |
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