Claim: Gilgo State Park is thought the first building was erected in 1853, the western edge is known as the Old Coast Guard Station and was previously used for a United States Life-Saving Service which was formed in 1878.
Evidence: It is thought the first building was erected in 1853, serving as a base for volunteer life savers who would walk/patrol the beach and observe ships in distress. At the western edge of the park are the remains of this station and is known locally as the Old Coast Guard Station. Previous use of the land was for a United States Life-Saving Service called "Station Gilgo" and referred to as USLSS Station #27. 1878 (1878)