 Table
of Contents
Introduction
Contributors
Program Managers
Acknowledgements
Note to Readers
I.
Why Preserve Lighthouses?
What is a Lighthouse?
Lighthouses and Our National Heritage
What Makes a Lighthouse "Historic"?
Federal Agency
Responsibilities: the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966
II.
History of the Lighthouse Service and Lighthouse Construction
Types
History of the Lighthouse Service
Lighthouse Construction Types III.
Standards, Guidelines, and the Preservation Process
Levels
of Treatment: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties General Guidelines for
the Preservation Planning Process
Historical Research
Identification of Character-Defining Features
Documentation of Existing Conditions
SIDEBAR: Documenting Historic
Lighthouses by the Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic
American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER)
Condition Assessment and Analysis
Strategy for Maintenance
SIDEBAR: Quantities Tracking, Tallying,
and Cost Estimating
Special Requirements
Preparation of Record of Treatment
IV.
Historic Lighthouse Preservation Introduction
Preserving Historic Lighthouses
How to Use Part IV of the Handbook
A.
Masonry
Part
1
Inspecting for Masonry Problems
Part
2
Preservation Treatments
Protection and Stabilization (Mothballing)
Weatherization
Stabilization
Ventilation
Fire Protection
Repair
Cleaning
External Coating Systems
Repointing
Damaged Masonry Repairs
Stucco
Limited Replacement In Kind
SIDEBAR: Brick Replacement and Coating
of Cape Florida Lighthouse
SIDEBAR: The Building of Minots Ledge
Light Station
B. Iron
Part
1
Iron Alloys Found in Historic Lighthouses
Inspecting for Possible Problems
Part
2
Preservation Treatments
Protection and Stabilization (Mothballing)
Weatherization
Stabilization
Ventilation
Fire Protection
Repair
Cleaning
Paint Removal
SIDEBAR: Paint Removal Tools
External Coating Systems
Surface Preparation
Selection of Paints and Coatings
SIDEBAR: Masonry and Iron Interaction
in Lighthouse Construction
Application Methods
Caulking, Patching, and Mechanical Repairs
Flashing
Dismantling and Assembly of Iron Components
Limited Replacement In Kind
SIDEBAR: Lighthouse Designer/Builder
George Meade
C. Wood
Part
1
Inspecting for Problems Associated with Wooden Lighthouses
Part
2
Preservation Treatments
Protection and Stabilization (Mothballing)
Weatherization
Stabilization
Ventilation
Fire protection
Repair
Cleaning
Failing Paint
Paint Removal: Selecting the Appropriate/Safest Method
Methods for Removing Paint
Painting
Repair of Damaged/Deteriorated Wooden Components
Structural Stabilization
Limited Replacement In Kind
D.
Concrete
Historical Overview
Types of Concrete
Causes of Concrete Deterioration
Major Signs of Concrete Deterioration
Inspecting for Concrete Problems
Preservation Treatments
Protection and Stabilization (Mothballing)
Weatherization
Stabilization
Ventilation
Fire Protection
Planning for Concrete Repair
Repair
Cleaning
Coatings
Damaged Concrete Repair
Limited Replacement In Kind
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E.
Windows
Window Types
Inspection and Evaluation
Preservation Treatments
Protection and Stabilization (Mothballing)
Repair
Removing Paint from Wood Windows
Removing Paint from Metal Windows
Repainting
Caulking and Glazing
Repairing Damaged or Deteriorated Windows
Epoxy, Fillers, and Consolidants
Limited Replacement In Kind
F.
Doors
Door Types
Inspection and Evaluation
Preservation Treatments
Protection and Stabilization (Mothballing)
Security
Repair
Door Hardware
Limited Replacement In Kind
G.
Lanterns
Part
1
Lantern Construction
Special Conditions Associated with Historic Lantern Systems
Galvanic Corrosion
Rust-Jacking
Ventilation
Lantern Glass
Inspecting for Lantern Problems
Part
2
Preservation Treatments
Protection and Stabilization (Mothballing)
Weatherization
Stabilization
Ventilation
Fire Protection
Repair
Galvanic Corrosion
Rust-Jacking
Ventilation
Lantern Glass
SIDEBAR: Use of Lexan in Lantern Glass Replacement
Lantern Roof
Gallery Decks
Removal and Application of Protective Coatings
Limited Replacement In Kind
Installation of Modern Utilities and Equipment
SIDEBAR: Maintenance
of Classical Lenses
H.
Interiors
Deterioration of Historic Lighthouse Interiors
during the Mothballing Period
Preservation Treatment: Minimizing Condensation Buildup
I.
Grounds
General Site Recommendations
Archeological Recommendations
Landscape Features
Security
Limited Replacement In Kind V. Beyond Basic Preservation
A. Rehabilitation
Part
1
CASE STUDY: Design for Missing Historic Windows
CASE STUDY: Design for Missing Historic Doors
CASE STUDY: St. Simons
Island Lighthouse Lantern Glass Replacement
Part
2
CASE STUDY: Rehabilitation of Anacapa Island Lighthouse
Part
3
CASE STUDY: Rehabilitation of Point Bonita Light Station
CASE
STUDY: Rehabilitation of Point Conception Light Station
B.
Restoration
CASE STUDY: Restoration of Cape May Lighthouse
CASE STUDY: Restoration of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
C.
Related Activities
Examples of Adaptive Use/Rehabilitation
SIDEBAR: To Relight
or not to Relight?
Interpretation and Public Outreach
CASE STUDY: Interpretation
at Split Rock Light Station
Fundraising Ideas
Funding Sources
Use of Volunteers/Community Involvement
CASE STUDY: Point
San Luis Lighthouse Keepers
Relocating Lighthouses
CASE STUDY: Relocation of the Block
Island Southeast Lighthouse
Safety Management Issues
Fire Prevention and Protection Objectives
VI.
Resources
Glossary
Organizations
Preparing a National Register Nomination
Choosing an Appropriate Treatment for a Historic Lighthouse
Project
Bibliography/References
National Archives Historical Resources
Summary of Historic and Cultural Preservation Laws, Regulations,
Orders, and Directives |
