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St. Simons Lighthouse Undergoes Restoration

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A containment wrap was installed over the tower ...
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Georgia’s St. Simons Island Lighthouse is undergoing a total renovation of its 1872 tower. The work includes removal of all interior and exterior paint, and then repainted; replacement of eight iron handrail posts at the top of the tower and new window frames.

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A containment wrap was installed over the tower ...
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Restoration of old lighthouse towers such as St. Simons is a constant battle. The light station was restored in 1989-91, and refurbished again in 1998. The current project is stated to cost $700,000 and is expected to be completed by the end of this month.

Great lengths were taken to protect the valuable Fresnel lens during restoration. It was bubble wrapped, shrink wrapped, and then finally enclosed in a wooden box.

The lighthouse is owned by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society which operates a museum at the site.

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