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Cape Hatteras lighthouse getting LED lights in $19.2 million facelift
The Cape Hatteras lighthouse is getting a $19.2 million facelift, including new LED lights and repairs to the exterior and interior.
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The Cape Hatteras lighthouse is moving into the 21st century with LED lights replacing incandescent bulbs that have lit it for the past 153 years.
It’s all part of a major $19.2 million facelift for the historic light on the Outer Banks.
Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services, Inc. will rehabilitate the interior and restore the exterior of the 155-year-old lighthouse, which is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Other work will include repainting the inside and outside, restoring missing architectural components, and installing non-corrosive metal on the lantern balcony.
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