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To Save A Lighthouse In The 21st Century, Restorers Look To 18th Century Materials

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Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

Montauk Lighthouse restoration underway.

authorMichael Wright on May 23, 2022
The Montauk Lighthouse was showing signs of major problems. The exterior of the iconic red-and-white monolith was cracking in some places, bulging ominously in others. The interior of the tower... more

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