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May 26, 2023 · If a new owner is not found through the NOA process, the lighthouse is offered for competitive sale to the public by GSA through an online auction. This year, GSA has issued NOAs for six historic lighthouses in five states. Lynde Point Lighthouse, Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
May 27, 2023 · By Michael Levenson. May 27, 2023. Looking for a place with waterfront views? The government might have a deal for you. The General Services Administration said on Friday that it was giving...
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May 28, 2023 · Ten lighthouses across the U.S. are being sold or given away for free by the General Services Administration. For centuries, lighthouses have served as guardians for mariners, protecting them...
May 26, 2023 · The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old. The development of modern technology,...
- Preserving America’s Historic Lighthouses
- The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000
- NHLPA Resources
- NHLPA Highlights
- GSA’s Roles and Responsibilities in The NHLPA Process
- Interested in Acquiring A Lighthouse?
- Additional Lighthouse Information
Lighthouses are an invaluable part of America’s maritime heritage. These unique structures are a symbol of the strength and longevity of our country’s trading practices and communal spirit. Many communities have developed preservation groups for their local lighthouses to ensure that they are well-maintained for future generations. After years of u...
The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000 (NHLPA), P.L. 106-355 amended the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA). The NHLPA provides a mechanism for the conveyance of Federally-owned historic light stations to qualified new stewards. The NHLPA gives priority to public bodies and non-profit corporations to acquire a hist...
The following resources provide an illustrative overview of the NHLPA Process. 1. NHLPA Brochure(pdf) 2. NHLPA Fact Sheet(pdf) 3. NHLPA Flow Chart(pdf)
GSA receives Reports of Excess (ROEs) from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for excess lighthouses that are no longer needed by the Federal Government. GSA works with the federal partner agencies (i.e. NPS and USCG) to determine which lighthouses will be available for conveyance to new stewards. GSA issues Notices of Availability to inform the ...
Aug 7, 2023 · Home. Blog. STAY CONNECTED. Fairport Harbor West lighthouse juts into Lake Erie, Ohio. You can’t get much more waterfront than this: GSA lighthouse auction shines. Aug 07, 2023 | GSA Blog Team. Post filed in: GSA Administrator | Historic Preservation | Lighthouses | Public Buildings Service | Surplus Property.
May 27, 2023 · The US General Services Administration (GSA) is offering a record number of lighthouses to the public. The GSA will give away six to nonprofits and government entities, and sell another four...
