Message from the Past, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
On March 17th, 1999 some of the stone removed from the base of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had markings from the builders of the lighthouse—a message from 1869 or 1870!
Message from the Past, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
On March 17th, 1999 some of the stone removed from the base of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had markings from the builders of the lighthouse—a message from 1869 or 1870!
New Foundations, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
June 3, 1999: New pilings and foundations for the Principal Keeper's Quarters and Double Keepers' Quarters at the new site.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 1999 - Public domain portrait drawing
January 3, 1999: The Sea Draws Near.
Principal Keeper's Quarters on the Move, 1999
On March 23rd, 1999 the Principal Keeper's Quarters heads for its new home.
Distant Memories, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
June 25, 1999: Looking back on the original location, already nearly 898 feet away, the sum distance the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will have moved by the end of this day.
Uplifting, 1999, National Parks gallery
June 5, 1999: At the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for the first lift.
Moving the Double Keepers' Quarters, 1999
The Double Keepers' Quarters moves to the new site on February 25, 1999.
Cable Saw, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Preparing the cable saw on February 13, 1999, which will cut the base of the lighthouse.
Move Path in February, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Looking northeast from above new site on February 11, 1999.
Removing the Plinthe, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
May 5, 1999: The removal of the final plinthe, #7, from the base of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Start of April 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
April 6, 1999: Overview of the new site, the move path, and the old location of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Note the water-filled hole near the middle of the image, which is the spot the lighthouse will be moved to.
Beach Driving, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
June 24, 1999: The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse moves down the beach to its new home.
Lighthouse Crossing, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
June 25, 1999: This sign was made by National Park Service employees and placed at the end of the entrance road.
Oil House Moves, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
On February 5, 1999 the oil house makes the trip to the new site. It is the first structure to move. It will be the last structure to be put in place.
Move Preparations, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Alan and Clyde Scarborough on the Principal Keeper's Quarters, January 11, 1999.
High Above, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
May 4, 1999: Looking down from the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Foundation Removal, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
As seen on March 29th, 1999, removal of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse foundation continues.
Left Behind, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
June 19, 1999: At the end of this day, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had been moved 101 feet and left behind a lot of cribbing.
March 1999, National Parks gallery
A view of the new site on March 24th, 1999 shows the Principal Keeper's Quarters in place. The Double Keepers' Quarters, which moved first, had to wait so the Principal Keeper's Quarters could get into place.
The Last Plinthe, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
May 4, 1999: The last plinthe and little bit of foundation before it comes out the next day.
Night Work, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
April 1, 1999: The first night shift with a crew operating a jack-leg drill to cut through the lighthouse foundation.
Two Hundred Feet By Sixty Feet, 1999
June 21, 1999: Looking down on the extended push rams from the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The lighthouse moved 60 feet this day.
Move Path, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Move path condition on January 5, 1999.
Principal Keeper's Quarters on the Move, 1999
On March 23rd, 1999 the Principal Keeper's Quarters heads for its new home.
Foundation Disconnect, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
May 5, 1999, 8:22 am: Initial separation is achieved and the last of the foundation will soon be out.
Under the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 1999
On March 18th, 1999 preparations are made to add more steel mat and more shoring towers under the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Inclinometer, 1999, National Parks gallery
One of the many sensors installed in and outside the lighthouse, February 6, 1999.
Lighthouse Foundation, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
February 22, 1999 view of the work to separate the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse from its foundation.
Big Push, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
On July 1st, 1999 the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was pushed 354.60'—the record for the move.
Rebar Foundation, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
April 27, 1999: Looking down on the rebar at the heart of the new foundation for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The rebar grid is 2-1/2.
One Tall Ladder, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
John Mitchell, International Chimney Corporation, installing ladder on exterior of the lighthouse, January 25, 1999.
Move Path in February, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Looking northeast from above new site on February 11, 1999.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 1999 - Public domain portrait drawing
January 3, 1999: The Sea Draws Near
A New Home, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The move steel being removed at the new site on July 25, 1999.
Double Keepers' Quarters Move Preparations, 1999
The Double Keepers' Quarters at the original site with the brick pilings exposed and the sidewalks and cisterns gone on February 15, 1999.
One Tall Ladder, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
John Mitchell, International Chimney Corporation, installing ladder on exterior of the lighthouse, January 25, 1999.
Steel Support, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
May 6, 1999: The last of the steel mat is down.
Preparing the New Site, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
April 26, 1999: Aerial view of the new location for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
The Big Pour, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
May 1, 1999: The Big Pour the morning the new foundation is poured, consisting of 540 cubic yards of 5,000 psi marine concrete.
Light's Path, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
A glimpse of the move path from the light chamber atop the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on March 1st, 1999.
Moving the Double Keepers' Quarters, 1999
The Double Keepers' Quarters moves to the new site on February 25, 1999.
Under the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 1999
On March 18th, 1999 preparations are made to add more steel mat and more shoring towers under the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Cutting the Foundation, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The cable saw at work on the foundation of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on March 10th, 1999.
Double Keepers' Quarters Move Preparations, 1999
The Double Keepers' Quarters at the original site with the brick pilings exposed and the sidewalks and cisterns gone on February 15, 1999.
New Light Station Location, 1999
The Double Keepers' Quarters in the foreground and the Principal Keeper's Quarters moving into position on March 23rd, 1999.
Light's Path, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
A glimpse of the move path from the light chamber atop the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on March 1st, 1999.
Move Path, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Move path condition on January 5, 1999.
Cutting the Foundation, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The cable saw at work on the foundation of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on March 10th, 1999.
Move Preparations, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Alan and Clyde Scarborough on the Principal Keeper's Quarters, January 11, 1999.
Rebar Work, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
April 27, 1999: Laying the 59 tons of rebar that will be used in the new foundation.
Uncovered Artifact, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
On March 19th, 1999 this artifact—a remnants from the US Light House Service—was found behind the Double Keepers' Quarters.
January 1999 View - National Parks Gallery
View from atop the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on January 17, 1999 with view of Cape Point and the move path.
Lighthouse Foundation, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
February 22, 1999 view of the work to separate the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse from its foundation.
The First Move, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
June 17, 1999: In order to see the lighthouse move, traffic cones were placed in front of it. The lighthouse was moved 10-1/2 feet on this first day.
March 1999, National Parks gallery
A view of the new site on March 24th, 1999 shows the Principal Keeper's Quarters in place. The Double Keepers' Quarters, which moved first, had to wait so the Principal Keeper's Quarters could get into place.
Down Jacks, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
June 13, 1999: A row of 100-ton jacks in their down position. These jacks were used to lift up the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Old Geodetic Survey Marker, 1999
Geodetic survey marker at original site of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, January 16, 1999.
Getting Close, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
July 5, 1999: View from the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse showing the new site for its home.
Old Geodetic Survey Marker, 1999
Geodetic survey marker at original site of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, January 16, 1999.
Foundation Removal, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Foundation removal was slow but steady at this point, on February 20, 1999.
January 1999 View - National Parks Gallery
View from atop the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on January 17, 1999 with view of Cape Point and the move path.
Tilt Detection, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
May 15, 1999: The monitor screen in the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, connected to tilt sensors, keeps an eye on the lighthouse.
675 Feet Down, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
June 24, 1999: By the end of the day, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had been moved 675 feet from its original location.
New Foundation Poured, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
May 1, 1999: The 540 cubic yards of concrete for the new foundation were poured, finished, and covered before the rains moves in.
Move Controls, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
The Unified Main Jacking Board as seen on May 28, 1999.
Uncovered Artifact, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
On March 19th, 1999 this artifact—a remnants from the US Light House Service—was found behind the Double Keepers' Quarters.
Oil House Moves, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
On February 5, 1999 the oil house makes the trip to the new site. It is the first structure to move. It will be the last structure to be put in place.
New Light Station Location, 1999
The Double Keepers' Quarters in the foreground and the Principal Keeper's Quarters moving into position on March 23rd, 1999.
Cable Saw, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Preparing the cable saw on February 13, 1999, which will cut the base of the lighthouse.
Unified Jacking Board, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
June 3, 1999: High-pressure hydraulic lines from the Unified Jacking Board to the jacks.
Inclinometer, 1999, National Parks gallery
One of the many sensors installed in and outside the lighthouse, February 6, 1999.
Snowy Work, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Review of foundation work during a snowy day in February 1999.
Under the Center, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
April 7, 1999: Laying on your back you are looking at the exact center of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse with all 4,400 tons of it right above you.
Raising Up, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
June 12, 1999: The lifting jacks under the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the process of raising the lighthouse up.
Main Jacking Beams, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
May 23, 1999: View of all the Main Jacking Beams (A-G) installed under the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Up, Up, and Nearly Away, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
June 11, 1999: Six days to the start of push and 29 days from the new site, but who knew?
Foundation Removal, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
Foundation removal was slow but steady at this point, on February 20, 1999.
Pine May Up-close, 1999 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
June 21, 1999: Close-up of the historic pine mat. Some pieces were sent to North Carolina universities for testing purposes.
Foundation Removal, 1999 - National Parks Gallery
As seen on March 29th, 1999, removal of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse foundation continues.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 1991 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
1991 aerial view of Cape Hatteras Light Station.
Tourist Attraction - Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 1991
1991 aerial view of Cape Hatteras Light Station.