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Perusing the exhibit is Allison Hunt Ester, granddaughter of the late Walter Skellie Hunt, III. A Raleigh native and NCSU graduate, Hunt was employed by International Chimney Corporation as the site manager during the move of the lighthouse. Seen in the display case here is the segment of yellow pine timber presented to Dr. Cowling.

Jun 23, 2015

“Saving Cape Hatteras Lighthouse from the Sea” Exhibit highlights CCEE role in “Move of the Millennium”

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the country, has long been considered a national treasure. Originally 1500 feet from the breaking waves, the ocean advanced to within…