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A Buck for the Light
The only lighthouse ever built in America as a memorial to the lighthouse keepers of yesteryear is in imminent danger of collapsing. Although nearly ninety percent of the funds have been raised to save the lighthouse, because the lighthouse is located on the grounds of a university, they will not allow restoration to begin on April 1st as was originally planned unless all the money is in the bank to pay the contractor in full. Avery Point, in Groton, CT is $48,000 short of the goal. We believe that if restoration is not started now the lighthouse could collapse and we would lose the only lighthouse of its kind ever built in America. We are appealing to you to not let this happen.
The American Lighthouse Foundation has instituted the "A Buck for the Light" program to save Avery Point Lighthouse. If everyone who gets this e-mail would send a one-dollar bill, this lighthouse would be saved from being lost forever.
Built by the United States Coast Guard in 1943, during World War II, at a training facility called the Groton Training Station, the lighthouse was discontinued in 1967 and the Coast Guard sold the property. Left abandoned to the elements, chunks of the lighthouse are literally falling off daily. Please remember, this is the only lighthouse ever built as a memorial to the keepers of the past and it can be saved with your help.
To learn more about the Avery Point Lighthouse go to www.LighthouseFoundation.org www.LighthouseFoundation.org and click on Avery Point Lighthouse society. For more information call 860-445-5417
Send your one-dollar bill today to the Avery Point Lighthouse Society, Chapter of ALF, P. O. Box 1552, Groton, CT 06340.
Where are the last surviving keepers?
A major attempt is being made to locate the names and addresses of all the surviving lighthouse keepers and employees of the United States Lighthouse Service, which was merged into the Coast Guard in 1939. We would like to see them honored by a Congressional Act and have a postage stamp featuring the emblem of the U.S. Lighthouse Service to be issued honoring their service to our country. If you know of a surviving person of the U.S. Lighthouse Service, please send as much information about this person as possible to Tim Harrison at or write to Tim Harrison, Lighthouse Digest Magazine, P.O. Box 1690, Wells, Maine 04090.
Keeper’s photos
In our ongoing effort to save and preserve our nation’s lighthouse history we are constantly searching for photographs of lighthouse keepers and their recorded memories of life at a lighthouse so we tell their stories in Lighthouse Digest and preserve that information on the Lighthouse Depot web site. There must be literally hundreds of photographs of keepers and family members in the attics of homes across America, or even in antique stores. Only you can help us save this history by helping us search for them. Photos can be sent to us by email, (attached as a JPEG file at 300dpi or better) or by sending them to Lighthouse Digest Editor Tim Harrison at .
Last issue's Trivia answer
At only 23 feet tall I was once one of the Bay State’s shortest lighthouses. Today my tower stands at an impressive 105 feet tall.
What is my name?
We received several hundred of the correct answer of Marblehead Lighthouse, MA, from which we drew one name. Congratulations to John Singleton of Tennessee, who wins a Holiday Lighthouse Lamp www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=28723 #28723
This issue's Trivia Question
Although, slightly altered since having been built, I am the oldest sea-swept lighthouse now in existence. What is my name? Send your answer to . From the correct answers we will randomly draw the name of one person who will win a Lighthouse Bread & Bun Warmer www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=88522 #88522
Gifts, Collectibles and More for Paddy's Day
For this upcoming St. Patrick’s Day you might want to consider giving a Lighthouse Depot Gift Certificate, which would allow that special person to pick the gift of choice from our web site or catalog. Gift certificates can be ordered by calling 1-800-758-1444 or on line at www.lhdepot.com/Category.cfm?CFTREEITEMKEY=46 www.LighthouseDepot.com.
Also, for that Irish person in your life we would suggest the beautiful book, Irish Lighthouses which is available as www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91230 #91230 or you can call us at 1-800-758-1444.
Another unique gift for St. Patrick’s Day would be a gift subscription to Lighthouse Digest Magazine, a gift that would keep giving all year long. Each issue of this high quality magazine is packed with wonderful lighthouse stories of yesteryear, current events, a kids’ section, crossword puzzle, and monthly columns for Harbour Lights collectors and lighthouse antiques. You get all that for only $28.00 per year and you can easily subscribe on line at www.lhdepot.com/Digest/subscrip.cfmwww.LighthouseDigest.com or call toll free at 1-866-643-4227.
Just released!
Just released is a new limited edition print of Boon Island Lighthouse with the keeper. Painted by Maine artist Clara Martel, the print features Maine’s desolate and tallest lighthouse with keeper William C. Williams who lived on the rocky outcropping for an amazing 23 years. With only 100 of these 11" x 17" prints having been made, it is sure to be a highly sought after collectible. They are shipped rolled in a tube ready for framing as item www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=88827 #88827 for only $39.95.
Want to build your own lawn lighthouse?
Glenn Copeland has made it easy for you with his step-by-step illustrations on one CD. Years of drafting and lighthouse construction experience have been combined to produce this CD, which, however, should only be undertaken by an experienced wood craftsman. The Lawn Lighthouse Plans on CD are available as item www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=88787 #88787 for $19.95.
Attention: Budweiser Collectors
Now on clearance is the Budweiser Lighthouse Collectors Plate www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=17901 #17901, which was $29.95; now $18.88 and the Budweiser Lighting The Way Home Lighthouse Collectors Stein www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=23529#23529 which was $75.00 and is now $48.88 while supplies last.
Clearance Central
There are many items on our Clearance Central such as books, calendars, clothing, ornaments, furnishings and more. We have limited quantities on the Clearance items so be sure to visit soon at www.lhdepot.com/clearance.cfm Clearance Central.
Cap the coming season!
With the sunny spring weather just around the corner this is the perfect time to order a new cap for yourself. Our great looking ball caps feature the original emblem of the U. S. Lighthouse Service and are available with the plain visor as www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=34442 #34442 for only $9.95 or with the embroidered visor www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=34443 #34443 for only $11.95 
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