CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE
BUXTON, NORTH CAROLINA

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services, Inc. is currently working on the rehabilitation ofthe iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Buxton, North Carolina. This extensive project focuses on both interior and exterior restoration, emphasizing historical accuracy and structural integrity.The scopeofwork includes stripping and repainting masonry and metal surfaces, performing selective repairs and replacements on interior and exterior metal components, and repointing masonry on both the lighthouse and the oil house. A new, non-corrosive metal railing is being installed on the lantern balcony, and the current rotating light beacon and platform will be replaced with a replica of the original first-order Fresnel lens.Additional efforts involve restoringthe oil house, replacing the existing vinyl perimeter fence with a historically accurate metal fence, and fabricating a replica stockade fence around the Principal Keeper’s Quarters and Double Keeper’s Quarters (Museum of the Sea) to reflect the original historic landscape. This project showcases Stone & Lime’s commitment to preserving and honoring America’s historic landmarks.

HISTORIC CONTEXT

Designed and constructed in 1868-70, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest traditional lighthouse in the United States, and it is an iconic symbol of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998. Threatened by coastal erosion, the lighthouse and associated buildings were moved inland 2,900 feet to a new site in 1999.