The historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, located in Buxton, North Carolina, has reached its new resting place a week ahead of schedule. After years of coastal erosion, the 129-year-old structure was in danger of falling into the ocean. The lighthouse completed its 2,900-foot, hydraulic journey on a set of rails and now rests safely 1,600 feet away from the Atlantic. Construction begins soon on a new brick foundation. The lighthouse will be lit and open to the public by Memorial Day 2000.
Seaside Sentinel
The historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, located in Buxton, North Carolina, has reached its new resting place a week ahead of schedule. After years of coastal erosion, the 129-year-old structure was in danger of falling into the ocean. The lighthouse completed its 2,900-foot, hydraulic journey on a set of rails and now rests safely 1,600 feet away from the Atlantic. Construction begins soon on a new brick foundation. The lighthouse will be lit and open to the public by Memorial Day 2000.
