Friends of Isle au Haut Lighthouse

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In 1998 the Maine Lights Bill was passed by the US Congress and signed into law. It provided for the transfer of twenty-two lighthouse deeds in Maine (including Isle au Haut) from the US Government to local nonprofit entities. A number of forums and town meetings took place and overwhelming support was voted for the town to apply for ownership. Also approved at a special town meeting was a stipula

tion that no tax appropriations be requested for lighthouse expenses. The town was then chosen by the Maine Lighthouse Selection Committee (set up by the Maine Lights Bill) and assumed ownership for the property, with covenants specifying certain obligations: the town would be responsible for restoring the lighthouse to its original design according to National Historic Preservation Standards, maintaining it, and providing, to one degree or another, educational, natural science, and public access opportunities. Oversight for monitoring the town’s obligations rests with the State Historic Preservation Commission.

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Isle Au Haut, ME
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