Restoring a Beacon of Pride

Our goal is to restore the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse to its former glory and make it a source of pride for the residents of Stamford and Greenwich. The property has been privately owned for over four decades, and years of deferred maintenance have left it vulnerable to the elements and in desperate need of repair.

Your support and involvement will enable a team of experts to see the restoration of this historic landmark through to completion. We will work collaboratively with neighboring associations, corporations, city, state and federal agencies.

Restoring a Beacon of Pride

Our goal is to restore the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse to its former glory and make it a source of pride for the residents of Stamford and Greenwich. The property has been privately owned for over four decades, and years of deferred maintenance have left it vulnerable to the elements and in desperate need of repair.

Your support and involvement will enable a team of experts to see the restoration of this historic landmark through to completion. We will work collaboratively with neighboring associations, corporations, city, state and federal agencies.

Blueprint for Lighthouse Restoration

Led by a team of local restoration experts, the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse restoration process will be implemented in these phases.

Secure the Landing

  • Repair existing access points and install a temporary landing for safe access.
  • Commence the permitting process for the dock, rip rap, and concrete pad.

Documentation and Assessment

  • Document the existing structure’s condition.
  • Conduct a survey of submerged ground and clear the approach.
  • Extend invitations to select contractors to bid on construction and restoration objectives.

Secure Vulnerable Structural Elements

  • Secure doors, windows, and exterior building elements for storm readiness.

Hazardous Material Abatement

  • Conduct testing for asbestos and lead paint and proceed with removal or abatement.

Debris Removal

  • Remove all materials and debris to access cast iron floors, walls, stairs, and ceilings.
  • Remove existing systems, including mechanical equipment, plumbing and wiring.

Metal Work

  • Replace caisson tie rods and structural components.
  • Restore exterior railings and add height to comply with safety requirements.
  • Repair/replace canopy brackets, stanchions, gutter, and metal roof.
  • Repair/replace interior railings, stairs, and ladders.

Landings

  • Design / install steel landings and concrete pads  for access.
  • Restore and add rock to existing rip rap protection.

Interior Carpentry

  • Design, build, and furnish the interior.
  • Install  floors, walls, ceilings, and trim.
  • Install windows, doors, and hatches.

Painting and Applications

  • Prep, prime, paint, or encapsulate all interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Seal all cast iron floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, trim, railings and caisson.

Systems Design and Installation

  • Install new systems utilizing the latest technologies.
  • Promote 100% “off the grid” systems with solar power and water desalination.

Environmental and Education Programs

  • Launch Living Shoreline Project and Oyster/ Aqua farming initiatives.
  • Develop youth programming through our partnership with SoundWaters.

Secure the Landing

  • Repair existing access points and install a temporary landing for safe access.
  • Commence the permitting process for the dock, rip rap, and concrete pad.

Documentation and Assessment

  • Document the existing structure’s condition.
  • Conduct a survey of submerged ground and clear the approach.
  • Extend invitations to select contractors to bid on construction and restoration objectives.

Secure Vulnerable Structural Elements

  • Secure doors, windows, and exterior building elements for storm readiness.

Hazardous Material Abatement

  • Conduct testing for asbestos and lead paint and proceed with removal or abatement.

Debris Removal

  • Remove all materials and debris to access cast iron floors, walls, stairs, and ceilings.
  • Remove existing systems, including mechanical equipment, plumbing and wiring.

Metal Work

  • Replace caisson tie rods and structural components.
  • Restore exterior railings and add height to comply with safety requirements.
  • Repair/replace canopy brackets, stanchions, gutter, and metal roof.
  • Repair/replace interior railings, stairs, and ladders.

Landings

  • Design / install steel landings and concrete pads  for access.
  • Restore and add rock to existing rip rap protection.

Interior Carpentry

  • Design, build, and furnish the interior.
  • Install  floors, walls, ceilings, and trim.
  • Install windows, doors, and hatches.

Painting and Applications

  • Prep, prime, paint, or encapsulate all interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Seal all cast iron floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, trim, railings and caisson.

Systems Design and Installation

  • Install new systems utilizing the latest technologies.
  • Promote 100% “off the grid” systems with solar power and water desalination.

Environmental and Education Programs

  • Launch Living Shoreline Project and Oyster/ Aqua farming initiatives.
  • Develop youth programming through our partnership with SoundWaters.

Native Sons and Daughters do not look upon it as something made of stone and steel — but rather as a friend. They have a deep sentimental regard for Stamford Lighthouse. The Lighthouse — Faithful Sentinel through the night casting its friendly beam of light over the waters of Long Island Sound. Save this grand old guardian of the Mariners from destruction.

Letter from Catherine Frewen Barlow, resident of Old Greenwich, to President Truman, protesting the Coast Guard's attempt to shut down the lighthouse in 1952

Save Stamford Lighthouse!

Join us today in restoring, preserving, and protecting this icon of American Maritime history.
Current and future generations will thank you!