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American Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 565
Rockland,
Maine 04841
Phone: 207-594-4174
info@lighthousefoundation.org
The American Lighthouse Foundation is a
Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization dedicated to the preservation of America's historic lighthouses.
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New Walkway Donated to Friends of Portsmouth
Harbor Lighthouse Dedication scheduled for October 22
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The Friends of
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (FPHL) were founded five years ago as a
chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF). Since then, the
group’s volunteers have provided tours for more than 6,000 people of the
1878 lighthouse in New Castle, New Hampshire. FPHL volunteers have
worked to keep the light station tidy and have painted much of the
tower’s interior. The station’s 1903 brick oil house was renovated two
years ago, thanks to a grant from the New England Lovers, another
chapter of ALF.
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Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont
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For years, a major
concern was the 80-foot wooden walkway leading from the Civil War-era walls
of Fort Constitution out to the foundation of the lighthouse. The walkway
has been rebuilt many times over the past two centuries, dating back to the
construction of the second (1804) lighthouse at the site. The most recent
walkway, built around 15 years ago, was sagging and was on the verge of
becoming a safety hazard for volunteers and the public.
Thanks to a
generous donation from two FPHL volunteers, the walkway was reconstructed in
mid-September by the Ricci Construction Company |
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Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont
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of Portsmouth,
the same company responsible for the 2005 restoration of New Hampshire’s
White Island Lighthouse. Kaye and Pat Heffernan donated the funds—nearly
$16,000—for the project. The money was donated in memory of Kaye’s aunt,
Josephine |
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Pauk. Pauk was in
the U.S. Navy and was a lover of lighthouses and all things nautical.
The new walkway is
configured like the previous one, but is made of more durable materials. The
planks are made of Trex decking, a modern composite of recycled wood and
plastic that will hold up well for many decades. The posts and railings are
made of pressure-treated wood, which will be stained to match the decking
this spring by FPHL volunteers.
A dedication and
celebration for the new walkway will be held on Sunday, October 22,
beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the lighthouse, which is located on |
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| Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor,
adjacent to the Fort Constitution State Historic Site off Route 1B in
New Castle. The event will feature guest speakers, live music (folk,
Irish music and sea shanties by Shannachie), and refreshments. Following
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Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont
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the dedication,
the lighthouse will be open for tours until 5:00 pm. (There is no charge;
donations will be accepted. Children under 42 inches tall are not permitted
to climb to the top of the lighthouse. Flat shoes are strongly recommended.)
Posted: 10/4/06 |
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