Search Results
27 results for "Cape Hatteras Lighthouse"
Currently viewing results 1 - 15
PAGE 1 OF 2
Next
Record #:
5032
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is one of the nation's most well-known sea coast sentinels. An oral history project of Shelton-Roberts's records the history of people who called the lighthouse their home during the early days of the 20th century. There are over 1,200 direct descendants of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse keepers, and their stories reveal much about life on this remote island.
Source:
Full Text:
Record #:
185
Author(s):
Abstract:
After a year-long restorative process, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands as proud as ever.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
1315
Author(s):
Abstract:
A controversy is broiling over the Hatteras Lighthouse, the nation's tallest brick beacon, which is imperiled by an eroding shoreline. One side wants to move the lighthouse, the other to leave it and shore up the coast.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
35756
Author(s):
Abstract:
The author provided a Dare County guide with information about the county celebrating its quadricentennial. Cited were the Lost Colony’s history and historic landmarks like Kittyhawk. Described were must see sites like Cape Hatteras, must do recreation like hang gliding off of Jockey’s Ridge; and must visit towns like Southern Shores. As pictorial accompaniment was a hand drawn map of Manteo depicting its historical homes like the Meekins house, businesses like The Old Bank Building, and event sites like the Battle of Burnside.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
13463
Author(s):
Abstract:
The first light structure built with funds appropriated from Congress, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is included in plans for a new state park that will preserve approximately one thousand acres of surrounding land. The preservation of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will serve as a monument to the appropriator, Alexander Hamilton, as well as the builder, Major General Henry Dearborn.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
4235
Author(s):
Abstract:
In January 1999, the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was slightly over 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. Over the years various strategies had been used to keep away the encroaching waves, including construction of three concrete groins, beach renourishment, and sandfilled nylon bags. The structure is now being moved away from the ocean, 3,000 feet to the southwest. Plans call for the lighthouse to reopen in its new location on Memorial Day 2000.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
26747
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on North Carolina’s Outer Banks will be closed to visitors while experts try to determine causes of cracks in its walls and deterioration of its cast iron parts. The National Park Service will call on a private engineering firm for a detailed inspection and advice on how to correct the problem.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
37699
Author(s):
Abstract:
Hatteras Island’s magic is described here almost entirely in photographs. Included are sights such as Honey B, last remaining Banker pony on Hatteras Island; Futuro Saucer Home, second most photographed sight on the Outer Banks; Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, most photographed sight on Hatteras Island; and the restored Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station, built in 1897.
Source:
Subject(s):
Pictures--Hatteras Island; Banker ponies--Outer Banks ; Banker ponies--Hatteras Island; Cape Hatteras Lighthouse; Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station--Hatteras Island ; Futuro Saucer Home--Hatteras Island ; Avon Village; Kinnakeet Village; Frisco; Decoys (Hunting)--Outer Banks; Banker ponies--Honey B; Ferries--North Carolina
Record #:
4136
Author(s):
Abstract:
In 1868, Dexter Stetson, an experienced lighthouse builder, came from New England to build lighthouses at Cape Hatteras and Bodie Island. His work finished, he vanished into history. Now one hundred years to the date of his death, the man who built the East Coast's best lighthouses has been rediscovered.
Source:
Full Text:
Record #:
35938
Author(s):
Abstract:
Mrs. J.D. Barnett recounted the WWI sinking of the Diamond Shoals lightship by German submarines, an event reported in the local newspaper. As for the source of the entire story, that her father in law, captain of the sunken lightship.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
7533
Author(s):
Abstract:
In the 1920s, Midgett's father, James O. Casey, was assigned as lighthouse keeper at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. She recounts her experiences during the several years she and her family lived there.
Source:
Record #:
2933
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a fourth groin, a low sea wall set at a right angle, to control erosion that threatens historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
38008
Author(s):
Abstract:
Transcription of the proposal from 1798.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
26838
Author(s):
Abstract:
Seascape is the trade-name for a tubular device aimed at building an artificial reef in front of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Divers, surfers, and volunteers assisted the National Park Service in moving sand-filled tubes parallel to the beach. The tubes serve as anchors to attached fronds designed to catch sand and thereby help to prevent beach erosion.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
26761
Author(s):
Abstract:
Artificial seaweed planted offshore from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is responsible for a buildup of sand around the historic structure. This indicates successful efforts to protect the area from beach erosion.
Source:
Subject(s):