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American Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 565
Rockland,
Maine 04841
Phone: 207-594-4174
Fax: 207-596-1091
info@lighthousefoundation.org
The American Lighthouse Foundation is a
Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization dedicated to the
preservation of America's historic
lighthouses & lightships and
their heritage.
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“The Home
Stretch” For
Pomham Rocks
Lighthouse
Friends of
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse President Don Doucette provided the following
update...
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“I visited Pomham Rocks this past Friday along with Dave
Kelleher and Frank Donahue, an FPRL member. Keith Lesarbeau of Abcore
Restoration Company greeted us with his usual good cheer. We know that
Keith is a person who is extremely passionate about his work and,
clearly on Friday, was most anxious to tell of |
Photo by Don Doucette
A close-up view of the great looking
restoration work to the structure's
clapboard siding and mansard roof
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all the good things that have occurred at Pomham since our last visit.
I noticed, having
traveled a number of times to the island by boat with Keith - that during
some trips a ritual has developed. When there is something about the
property that has changed significantly, he will say little. Rather
than motor directly to the dock, Keith will hang off the island and take a
slow meander and circle the Rocks. What he doesn't say is most significant
at this point. He is waiting for the senses of the |
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Photo by Don Doucette
FPRL volunteers view the lighthouse from
the water for an overview of the
restoration progress...note Kenny Reid of Abcore Restoration Company
working atop the
cupola of the lighthouse
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visitor to finally focus and really see
the nearing detail of the structure, waits for each individual to make a
mental inventory, and, the effervescence that erupts with the
realization that a profound restoration change has occurred. Now follows
the "ooos" and "aaahs", excited conversations and fumbling with cameras
to try and capture what one's brain is saying to |
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one's eyes. And,
still saying little, Keith receives the affirmation like the true craftsman
that he is. At that point, he knows he has done his job properly. I have
grown to love these moments, as well.
We were not
disappointed, the painting nearly complete, Kenny and Al were preparing to
final coat the lantern room and tower - Kenny was outside at the tippity-top.
Meanwhile, the hip roof components at the ExxonMobil dock waited their turn
for installation andnotoriety. The structure looked crisp and sharp - the
mansard corner moldings in place, framed the red slate like a finished work
of art. Moldings attached, finished and painted. Trim colors beaming their
accent. The gray granite foundation and steps, sandblasted, looking as if
they had just come from the quarry.
And, the rear landing and steps. "I worked on that for a week and a
half," said Keith. They are so well constructed. As Keith ran his hands |
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| over the wood, he explained each detail
and cut and the whys and reasons for the use of different woods and
bracings at critical points. Some beautiful mahogany used as treads,
landing and banister parts for strength and longevity - and the fact
that all this rested on the original 1871 footings. " This needs to be
able to support two big guys |
Photo by Don Doucette
An overview of the rear landing and steps
that have been meticulously
restored by Abcore Restoration Company
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with a
refrigerator," said Keith as satisfied pride showed in his eyes along with
his ready smile.
Now, we knew why we had circled the island slowly.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Doucette
11/7/2005
Photo by Don Doucette
(L to R) Keith Lescarbeau, president of
Abcore Restoration Company, with FPRL
volunteers Frank Donahue and David
Kelleher during an inspection of the
lighthouse on November 4, 2005
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