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American Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 565
Rockland,
Maine 04841
Phone: 207-594-4174
Fax: 207-596-1091
info@lighthousefoundation.org
The American Lighthouse Foundation is a
Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization dedicated to the
preservation of America's historic
lighthouses & lightships and
their heritage.
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Exterior of Keeper's House at Little River
Light Station Receiving Attention
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Throughout the 2005 work season at Little River Light Station, much of
the focus has been placed on restoring the interior components of the
former keeper's dwelling, including such projects as addressing the
structure's ceilings, staircases, floors, doors, plumbing and electrical
needs.
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Photo by Timothy Harrison
The exterior
restoration of the
keeper's house at
Maine's Little River Lighthouse begins.
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With autumn upon
us, it might seem like the work season has all but wrapped up for the year,
but that is not the case at Little River. The American Lighthouse Foundation
is now working hard to fund a project to safeguard the dwelling's exterior
before another harsh Downeast winter grips the region. "The extensive
exterior renovation of the keeper's house at Maine's Little River Lighthouse
has now started," says American Lighthouse Foundation president Tim
Harrison. "This includes the replacing of rotted clapboard, rotten nails,
full scraping and painting of the entire exterior."
Spear Millworks
of Machias, Maine, led by owner Walter Spear, has been contracted by ALF to
complete the exterior face-lift of the keeper's |
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Photo by Timothy Harrison
Spear Millworks of
Machias, Maine, led
by owner
Walter Spear, has been contracted
by ALF to
complete the exterior face-lift of
the keeper's
dwelling.
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dwelling.
Spear Millworks is well respected throughout the area for their fine
craftsmanship and uncompromising attention to saving and restoring the
historic fabric for projects such as Little River Light Station's former
keeper's house. The work is expected to take 60 days to complete.
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You
can make a donation today using PayPal, to
help us complete the restoration work at
Little River Light Station!
You can also phone
in your donation to the American Lighthouse Foundation by calling (207)
646-0245 or mail a contribution today to the organization at:
Friends of Little River Light
P.O. Box 671
East Machias, ME 04630-0671
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