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Newly restored Penfield Reef Lighthouse available for purchase

June 22, 2016 | Jessica Boisclair, Communications Specialist

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) New England Region is selling three Connecticut lighthouses this summer....
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Lighthouses – Showcasing New England’s Maritime History

May 24, 2016 | Jessica Boisclair, Communications Specialist

Preservation is of great importance to our nation, as it encourages people living in the present to blend with the past, forming a link between different time periods. That is why, during the month of May, we celebrate National Preservation Month, a...
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The Extraordinary Saga of Gay Head Light

June 17, 2015 | Patrick Sclafani, Regional Public Affairs Officer

Moving an iconic 160-year-old, 400-ton national treasure from an eroding coastal bluff takes collaboration, and perseverance. Located at the western tip of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, Gay Head L...
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Lighthouse Sold! What Happens Next?

August 25, 2014 | Patrick Sclafani, Public Affairs Officer, New England Region

Thanks to GSA’s National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act (NHLPA) program, people have an opportunity to own or manage their very own guiding light. Some lighthouses are bought by organizations, others by individuals....
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