uTHE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS/ubr/ quot;Old Barneyquot; is an icon of the Jersey Shore. Originally commissioned in 1859, this historic lighthouse stands 172 feet tall. The lighthouse is really two towers in one: the exterior conical tower covers a cylindrical tower on the inside. The top of the lighthouse is accessible via its 217 steps and continues to attract in excess of half a million visitors year round. These photos are my take on this iconic beacon.