Hofmann Family’s Crow’s Nest, Barnegat Light Landmark, Gets Makeover

In 1952, Thomas Hofmann’s father, Charles, made a decision that set the course for generations to follow.

(Photo by Jill Svelling)

“I remember coming up here, sitting on the dune with him, I was just a little guy, and he pointed and said, ‘I’m going to buy that house.’ And I said, ‘OK.’”