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Abstract:
Lea discusses two coastal restoration projects - the Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station and Jennette's Pier - that help to preserve the architecture, history and culture of North Carolina's coast.
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In 1939, William S. Jennettte completed construction of the first fishing pier on the Outer Banks at Nags Head. It soon proved a popular destination for fishermen and visitors. Jennette's Pier survived hurricanes and accidents, but had to be rebuilt several times before its demolition in 2008 to make way for a new pier. Malat describes how the new pier differs from the old.
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At Nag's Head Jenrette's Pier juts one thousand feet in the ocean and features wind power and geothermal heating. It replaces a pier heavily damaged by Hurricane Isabel in 2003. The original was built in 1939 by William Jenrette an Elizabeth City fruit and produce wholesaler. The structure will help to preserve the architecture, history and culture of North Carolina's coast.