Once the new staircase and landings were installed at Stamford Harbor Lighthouse, providing safe access, we got to work on removing decades of waste and debris. After 140 years of use — and over 40 years without active maintenance — a thorough cleanup was essential to clear the way for the next steps in the restoration process.
Volunteer Workers Cleaning Up Stamford Lighthouse Debris
Going floor by floor, our team of volunteers filled bag after bag with dirt, debris, nests, growth, rotted wood, broken fixtures, and other waste that had built up over the years. The basement required particular attention, with the removal of old, heavy batteries and piles of dirt and debris finally revealing the original structural elements underneath.
Cleaning Up the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse Basement
Once properly contained, the next step was to remove and dispose of all the waste. This was a huge task, as over 100 bags of waste and other materials had to be loaded onto boats and hauled back to shore.
Volunteers Removing and Hauling Lighthouse Waste to Shore
We’re especially grateful for the support from the City of Stamford and its workers, who collected and properly disposed of the waste materials back on shore.
Workers From City of Stamford Haul Lighthouse Debris
The cleanup was a critical step in the restoration process, literally clearing the way for project work to begin. With a cleaner, safer workspace, we can better assess the lighthouse interior and identify areas in need of repair or updating.
A huge thanks to all our volunteers and the City of Stamford for their hard work and dedication to this essential phase of the restoration project.
Once the new staircase and landings were installed at Stamford Harbor Lighthouse, providing safe access, we got to work on removing decades of waste and debris. After 140 years of use — and over 40 years without active maintenance — a thorough cleanup was essential to clear the way for the next steps in the restoration process.
Volunteer Workers Cleaning Up Stamford Lighthouse Debris
Going floor by floor, our team of volunteers filled bag after bag with dirt, debris, nests, growth, rotted wood, broken fixtures, and other waste that had built up over the years. The basement required particular attention, with the removal of old, heavy batteries and piles of dirt and debris finally revealing the original structural elements underneath.
Cleaning Up the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse Basement
Once properly contained, the next step was to remove and dispose of all the waste. This was a huge task, as over 100 bags of waste and other materials had to be loaded onto boats and hauled back to shore.
Volunteers Removing and Hauling Lighthouse Waste to Shore
We’re especially grateful for the support from the City of Stamford and its workers, who collected and properly disposed of the waste materials back on shore.
Workers From City of Stamford Haul Lighthouse Debris
The cleanup was a critical step in the restoration process, literally clearing the way for project work to begin. With a cleaner, safer workspace, we can better assess the lighthouse interior and identify areas in need of repair or updating.
A huge thanks to all our volunteers and the City of Stamford for their hard work and dedication to this essential phase of the restoration project.
