Owls Head Lighthouse was restored in 2010 (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Lighthouses were shining bright during the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 86th Annual Award Dinner at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine.
During the awards segment of the dinner, the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce (PBRCC) presented the American Lighthouse Foundation with their “Heritage Preservation Award,” for the organization’s 2010 restoration project at Owls Head Lighthouse.
PBRCC’s “Heritage Preservation Award” acknowledges the contribution of a business or organization that has resulted in the preservation of the history and/or quality of place of the community.
Shari Closter, Interim Executive Director for the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, shared with the audience a number of restoration highlights from the Owls Head Lighthouse project, including how ALF successfully worked with other entities throughout the effort to ensure this Midcoast treasure could be returned to its former glory.
During the $80,000 project, the American Lighthouse Foundation worked closely with the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the United States Coast Guard, as well as the organization’s local chapter, Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.
(L to R) Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF executive director, accepts the Heritage Preservation Award on behalf of ALF from PBRCC 1st vice-president Frank Isganitis on April 23, 2011 (Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
Maine firm J.B. Leslie Company was contracted by ALF to facilitate the restoration project at Owls Head Lighthouse, which entailed repointing the interior and exterior brickwork, iron rehabilitation on the staircase, ladders and windows, stone foundation repairs and interior and exterior repainting.
The Owls Head Light project was funded as part of an overall $380,000 Federal Appropriation received by ALF in March 2010 thanks to the efforts of U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe.
To learn more about the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, which is a vital partner to Midcoast Maine businesses and nonprofits, visit: www.therealmaine.com
Owls Head Lighthouse Before & After Restoration Photos…
Interior view of the tower's base prior to restoration (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Interior view of the tower's base after restoration (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Interior view of brick walls before restoration (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Interior view of brick walls after restoration (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
View of the iron staircase and brick walls prior to restoration (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
View of the iron staircase and brick walls after restoration (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
A view of Owls Head Light during the summer 2010 ALF restoration project (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
A view of Owls Head Light after the summer 2010 ALF restoration project (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
Irma Streeter says
Great Job! It looks brand new!
Three cheers to everyone who worked on Owls Head!
Irma
Kim Fahlen says
Way to go! This is so exciting! What a challenging undertaking, the outcome of which is brilliant! This is so heartening for the life of our lighthouses. Oh, that every lighthouse could be given this attention… But, one at a time, this works! Congratulations to all whose efforts are so evident! I’m lovin’ this.
Vince Salvatore says
Bob,
Congratulations to all! This is great!
Vince
Ron Foster says
Congratulations to ALF on receiving the PBRCC’s “Heritage Preservation Award”. It is nice to see ALF recognized for their efforts in helping to save our lighthouses for future generations to enjoy and learn about. Nice job at Owls Head.
Ron