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Under the stewardship of the U.S. Air Force, the lighthouse that has graced
Cape Canaveral's shore for more than 100 years has entered a new chapter in its long history.
After a year of work, the restored and repainted structure was once again
topped with its crowning glory -- its beacon, lantern room and roof.
The optic, or the light, owned and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard --
was sent for maintenance during the refurbishment project.
Once the beacon was back in place, it was time to reinstall the 18,000-pound lantern room.
Completely restored -- and once again topped with its original brass roof --
the lantern room was carefully lifted by a crane to the top of the tower.
The repairs were necessary because of normal weathering over many years in the coastal location
that was heightened by hurricane damage from the 2004 season.
The Air Force, Coast Guard and Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation will conduct a
relighting ceremony so that once again, the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse can serve as an active aid to navigation.