historic masonry restoration

August 2, 2025
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Baker’s Island Light Restoration Saves 200-Year-Old Treasure

by cns2020
When maritime history meets community spirit, remarkable things happen. The recent Baker’s Island Light restoration project proves this perfectly. Additionally, this $30,000 preservation effort has saved one of America’s oldest lighthouses from structural decline. Through generous donations and expert craftsmanship, Essex Heritage has completed critical masonry work on the 1820 lighthouse. Furthermore, the project addressed urgent needs in both the
August 2, 2025