NATIONAL HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION PROGRAM |
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Welcome, and thank you for your interest in lighthouses. There is a mystique to lighthouses, almost an aura of reverence for their lifesaving function. People from every corner of the country have made important efforts to rescue lighthouses from either disrepair or neglect. Under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, the Department of the Interior is charged with recommending the transfer of historic lighthouses (at no cost) to federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit corporations and community development organizations. The law places preservation of the historic light station first. In cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard and the General Services Administration, we are working to find the best stewards for long-term preservation. It is with great pleasure that I administer the program designed to preserve these historic treasures. The National Lighthouse Preservation Program is a classic example of partnerships for the good of preservation and history. We appreciate the work of volunteers and will continue to encourage it as these lights are transferred to various groups throughout the nation. Gale A. Norton Secretary of the Interior |
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