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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Gets a Makeover

By Sandra Cummings

Real Estate Agent with William Raveis Real Estate

August 15, 2007 07:29 AM

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While we were in Maine for the weekend, we found that the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is undergoing major restorations which are scheduled to finish up this week. The historic lighthouse needed granite repositioned, mortar replaced, new stucco and it will receive a new coat of paint. This is first major restoration of the lighthouse since it was built in 1835. The original lighthouse was built in 1827, but had to be replaced in 1835 due to mortar erosion. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is the lighthouse that appears on the Maine state quarter, and it is on the National Register of Historic Places. There is a wonderful view of the ocean and visitors can climb the staircase that leads to the lantern room. If you're planning to visit Maine, plan on making this one of your stops

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Ray Saenz

Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX

Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Sandra,

What a great lighthouse, I have seen just lighthouses on the movies, but not in reality, I am wondering what it is the feeling to see one of those. As soon as I finish with some stuff here, I will send you an email.

Ray saenz

Aug 15, 2007 03:16 PM

Thesa Chambers

West + Main - Bend, OR

Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

How cool... I love it when we restore instead of take down.... I will make it to Maine - need that lobster dinner :o)

Aug 15, 2007 05:27 PM

Sandra Cummings

William Raveis Real Estate - Guilford, CT

Real Estate Agent, Guilford Connecticut

Ray

There are lots of lighthouse all up and down the east coast, I have been in quite a few. The views are always fantastic. I look forward to your email.

Sandra

Aug 16, 2007 12:09 AM

Thesa

Dan told me you were going....when it the trip? We have to get together while you are down here, I'm so excited to met you!

Aug 16, 2007 12:10 AM

Teri Eckholm

Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Sandra--Are you going back to take another photo when it is completed? Bring sweats as I hear it can be cold near the shore in Maine! :)

Aug 16, 2007 01:43 AM

Teri

We will be going back up to Maine this weekend, but won't be on the coast. There is a huge balloon festival that we want to catch. Besides the weather is expected to be even colder this weekend...no shorts for me!

Aug 16, 2007 01:57 AM

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Gets a Makeover

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