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August 19, 2006 Workday at Fort Washington

Chapter volunteers returned to Ft Washington Lighthouse to continue their maintenance and preservation efforts. The workday was assisted by a park ranger, Tom Anger, operating the "lift".

Sound like fun? The Chapter's next workday at Ft Washington will be scheduled for spring 2007. To learn more about the Chapter's Volunteer Program, visit the Volunteer page on this site.

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Photos courtesy of Anne Puppa.

Ft Washington:
Removing rotten wood.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers begin removing the rotten wood on the river and north sides of the light.
Measuring for boards.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers work to measure for a good fit on the river side. Photo was shot from the top of light looking down on volunteers in the lift.
Painting.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers Paula, Lauren and Ruth Ann paint the primed wood.
Two sides at once.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers are able to work on two sides of the lighthouse at one time.
Work progresses.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers make progress on rotten wood removal and new wood placement.
The work crew.
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For A Larger View.		 The Volunteer Crew.
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