Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Relocation Images
Apr. 2, 1999

Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The Principle Keepers Quarters located on its new foundation 2900 feet from where it was constructed in the 1870s. 04/02/99

Close up of Principle Keepers Quarters sitting on support beams over its new foundation site. Part of the cinder block will be built up to the bottom of the walls and then the beams removed and the holes filled in. Support pillings underneath the structure cannot be seen. 04/02/99
Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Historic brick from the keepers quarters continue to be cleaned of mortar for reuse at the new station site. 04/02/99
Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
THE TUNNEL AT THE END OF THE LIGHT! Progress continues with the removing of the granite foundation of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The mining is about 50% complete. 04/02/99


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