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project following research that identified the best and most historically
accurate approach to replace the existing railing, which had been installed
by the U.S. Coast Guard around the 1950’s. This railing was in a state of
advanced deterioration and was becoming unsafe.
The Friends of Rockland Breakwater had been making temporary repairs to keep
the railing intact so visitors could safely access the lighthouse over the
past couple of years; however, after the severe April 2007 storm damaged the
railing further, complete replacement became a priority.
The approach selected by the Friends and the project contractor, Rockport
Steel, of Rockport, ME, was to use a railing design consistent with |
