From: Chris Andersen <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Maine Lighthouses

I thought some of you might be interested in the following post, picked up
from MARHST-L.  Those interested in architectural heritage preservation
might be particularly interested, but I don't know if there is a
discussion group for that subject.

Want a lighthouse in Maine?

     Ownership of 36 lighthouses in Maine will be transferred from the
U.S.  Coast Guard to public interest entities at 1100 4 March at the Maine
State House in Augusta. It is the largest lighthouse transfer in U.S.
history.  The groups receiving the lighthouses will be required to
maintain them in compliance with the U.S. Historical Preservation Act. In
addition, the new owners must allow access to Coast Guard personnel at all
times, since they will remain aids to navigation. Four lighthouses will be
turned over to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, but the remaining 32
still need owners.  Organizations seeking a lighthouse must submit a
request through the Island Institute, 410 Main St., Rockland, Maine,
04841. For more information, contact First Coast Guard District Public
Affairs at 617-223-8515 or the Island Institute at 207-594-9209.


Chris J.-Andersen ([log in to unmask])

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