Category: Restoration Updates
The following items have been completed or nearly completed during the month of November 2008:
Plugged the 2-3 inch gaps near the foundation to keep ice and rain out over the winter.
Paint and other items which should not be exposed to freezing have been taken ashore for storage.
The original hand rails and balusters, which had not been destroyed by vandals, have been stripped of the old paint and varnish. They have been varnished as per original, and re-installed.
The following items are still “in progress” and on-going:
The bedroom floors need sanding before they are varnished
Various windows are being repaired
Replacements for the destroyed balusters have been fitted. Varnishing of the replacement balusters and completion of the hand rail and baluster installation will occur in the Spring.
Upcoming jobs:
None for 2008. We are now done with all restoration activities for 2008. We will continue working in April or May 2009.
Thank you for your support.
The following items have been completed or nearly completed during the month of September 2008:
Painting of the tower, shutters and one side of the exterior of the light house has started. The East side is complete. The South side has been started with an off-white primer and will be completed in the spring.
The second 750 gallon cistern has been installed and is water tight.
The following items are still “in progress” and on-going:
The bedroom floors need sanding before they are varnished
Various windows are being repaired
The interior railings removed for most of this season have started going back in
The exterior rail removed for most of this season has started going back up
Upcoming jobs:
Complete the interior and exterior railing installation
The following items have been completed or nearly completed during the month of August 2008:
Repairs to the upstairs bedroom floors have been completed with the exception of the radiator plumbing holes
Staves for the 2nd cistern have been completed and will be put in place during September. Once complete we will have 2 cisterns capable of holding 1500 gallons of water.
Many windows have been scraped, painted and had glass replaced
The following items are still “in progress” and on-going:
The bedroom floors need sanding before they are varnished
There is still some trim painting to do.
Various doors need to be painted and hung.
Upcoming jobs:
Painting – The Ulster County Sheriff work release program will be painting the outside of the lighthouse in September. It will be completely stripped, then sealed and hand painted (not sprayed on).
The following items have been completed or nearly completed during the month of July 2008:
The concrete rim has been poured and looks great (see pictures below)
Wooden steps are in place for the kitchen.
The watch room floor and stairs have now been scraped and varnished (see pictures below)
The bathroom is mostly finished except for the plumbing and the toilet solution.
The bathroom wainscoting is complete.
The bathtub needs to be brought down from Certified Marine before the banister goes back up on the staircase.
The following items are still “in progress” and on-going:
The bedroom floors still need work, scraping and sanding before they are varnished
There is still some trim painting to do.
Sanding, priming, painting of various windows is still an on-going job
Upcoming jobs:
Painting – The Ulster County Sheriff work release program will be painting the outside of the lighthouse at the end of August. It will be completely stripped, then sealed and hand painted (not sprayed on). We are looking for the LOAN of scaffolding to allow us to reach the upper half of the lighthouse.
The following is a slide show of the granite base work being done
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
The following is a slide show of the watch room floor and stairs with a fresh coat of varnish on them.
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
Check out the great photos of our new granite base.
Flickr: Your Photostream Esopusmeadows.
There are additional photos that others have placed on our Lighthouse.
Looking for three items to finish the kitchen.
* Farm style kitchen sink, late 20’s early 30’s era.
* Refrigerator of the same era.
* Stove of the same era.
Please call the main lighthouse number @ 845-848-3669 or send photos to: board@esopulighthouse.org
We can purchase your items or you can donate. IRS letter available to donors.
Its that time of the year when we again begin work parties to restore the lighthouse.
The more volunteers the quicker we get done. Plan to come and help.
The normal schedule is Sundays and Mondays, departing at 9:00 AM and returning about 5:00 PM. The barge departs from Norrie Point marina on Sundays, and departs from Tilden Street on Mondays.
Wear old clothes, bring your lunch, favorite tools and join the crew.
Last minute confirmation of work schedule will be available on 845-331-4083. The weekend plans will be recorded each Thursday evening and updated should there be a last minute change due to weather or what ever. Check before departing for Norrie. Leave a message if you have questions.
Its that time of the year when we again begin work parties to restore the lighthouse.
The more volunteers the quicker we get done. Plan to come and help.
The normal schedule is Sundays and Mondays. The barge departs Norrie Point marina at 09:00 and returns at 5:00 PM. Wear old clothes, bring your lunch, favorite tools and join the crew.
Last minute confirmation of work schedule will be available on 845-331-4083. The weekend plans will be recorded each Thur evening and updated should there be a last minute change due to weather or what ever. Check before departing for Norrie. Leave a message if you have questions.