Lighthouses were originally built for navigational aid. The strong light system helped maritime pilots find their way back to land even when there was thick fog and dark clouds. Unfortunately, the continuous innovations in navigation have made lighthouses less essential, leading to several of these structures being sold or converted into private properties.
Lighthouses were originally built for navigational aid. The strong light system helped maritime pilots find their way back to land even when there was thick fog and dark clouds. Unfortunately, the continuous innovations in navigation have made lighthouses less essential, leading to several of these structures being sold or converted into private properties.
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CASE STUDY POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE ICRI Award Winner Award of Merit Historic Category Owner: Point Arena Lighthouse keeper, Inc., Point Arena, CA. Project Engineer/Designer: JZMK Partners, Irvine, CA Repair Contractors: Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing, South San Francisco, CA F.E. Gates Co., Division of Blakely Corp., Indianapolis, IN Material Supplier/Manufacturer: Sika Corporation, Lyndhurst, NJ, D.M. Figley, Menlo Park, CAThe Problem Point A
