Resources for Lighthouses

The purpose of this webpage is to enable FLA lighthouse members to share information on preservation and restoration services.  To add information to this page please download this form, type your information directly into the form and email it to info@floridalighthouses.org

The criteria for adding a referral to this webpage is: 

1. You must be an FLA member lighthouse delegate

2. Your lighthouse must have successfully used this company

3. You must be willing to answer questions regarding this company’s work on your lighthouse.  
Please Note:  Vendors are not permitted to add information to this webpage!

State of Florida Lighthouse Study

Florida Lighthouse Study 2002-04-30.pdf

The Florida Lighthouse Study was prepared for the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and Department of Community Affairs, Florida Coastal Management Program. The authors of this report are Kenneth Smith Architects, Inc. and Bender & Associates, Architects, PA, Associate Architects.

     

Reports ~ Value of Lighthouse Restoration

Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Florida - US Col of Law Exec Sum 2010
Contributions of Historic Preservation to Quality of Life in FL - UF Col of Law Final Rpt 2006

From: Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum, John Hill,  pensacolalighthouse@gmail.com, 850.637.4050

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Architects

Kenneth Smith Architects, Inc. 8301 Cypress Plaza Drive #203 Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-0002 Ken Smith, AIA From: St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Kathy Fleming, kfleming@staugustinelighthouse.com, 904-829-0745 From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380	John M. Foster, AIA 11205 Ridge Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 (772) 370-9464 From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380

Historian

Neil Hurley hurleyuscg@hotmail.com Neil has been researching Florida lighthouse history for more than 15 years, and is the author of several books and articles  on Florida lighthouse history and the creator of the Florida Lighthouse Page on the Internet.  He was featured on the PBS-TV Series "Legendary Lighthouses", and has served as a historical consultant  on archeological work at the site  of the first Pensacola Lighthouse. He maintains a database of all Florida Lighthouse Keepers.

 
Iron Work

Allen Architectural Metals John Allen P.O. Box 1210, 100 Homer Drive Talladega, AL 35160 (256) 761-2609; 800-204-3858 www.allenmetals.com Lantern Room Construction (casting of iron components)	Alex Klahm Architectural Metal Work 15 8th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 898-9999 Alexhlahm.metalanddesign@verizon.net From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380 From: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Ed Gunn, edgunn@ponceinlet.org, 386-761-1821

Masonry

Masonry Incorporated 13403 Meridian Road Tallahassee, FL 32312 (850) 893-9873 Jim Magee Masonry Construction of Lighthouse Tower

Building and Tower Moving and Lifting

Ducky Johnson House Movers 7076 Hwy. 90 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 850-592-5571 Recommended by Joan Matey, Curator, Carrabelle Lighthouse Association (Crooked River Lighthouse) 850-697-2732 joanmatey@hotmail.com Moved Crooked River historic Wash House Recommended by Charlotte Pierce, President, St. Joseph Historical Society (Cape San Blas Lighthouse) 850-229-8261 (Port St. Joe city hall) cpierce@psj.fl.gov Moved Cape San Blas Lighthouse, two keepers' houses and oil house 12.3 miles

Brick and Mortar Products (Historical Match)

Cathedral Stone Products 7266 Park Circle Drive Hanover, Maryland 21076 http://www.cathedralstone.com/  (410) 782-9150 From: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Ed Gunn, edgunn@ponceinlet.org, 386-761-1821	Lime Works US (compatible historic plaster and lime mortar) PO Box 151 Milford Square, PA 18935-0151 215-536-6706 From: Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station 386-761-1821 ext. 17 (business) 386-761-3121 (fax) ellen@ponceinlet.org

Lens Specialists

Lighthouse Lamp Shop Joe Cocking (904) 545-9508 From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380

Lampchangers

The Carlisle & Finch Company/USA http://carlislefinch.com/  (513) 681-6080 ext. 306 From: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Ed Gunn, edgunn@ponceinlet.org, 386-761-1821

Museum Exhibits 

Whirlwind Creative, Inc. 335 W 38th St Ste 5A, New York, NY 10018 (212) 244-2198 http://whirlwindcreative.com/ Terren Baker - terren@whirlwindcreative.com   From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380

Research

National Archives Research Services Candice Clifford 36 E. Rosemont Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301 (703) 548-0532 From: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Ed Gunn, edgunn@ponceinlet.org, 386-761-1821 From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380

Tower Painting

HIS Painting 8608 Schirra Court Titusville, FL 32780 http://www.hispaintinginc.com/  (321) 385-9155 From: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Ed Gunn, edgunn@ponceinlet.org, 386-761-1821	Razorback LLC From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380 Anthony Houllis 276 Knollwood Road Tarpon Springs, FL  34688 (727) 938-9500

Paint

KEIM Mineral Paint Products http://www.keim.com/   (704) 588-4811 From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380

Historic Paint Analysis Frank S. Welsh Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc. PO Box 767 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-3564   From: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jamie Stuve, jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org, (561) 747-8380

Glass

Professional Windows of Panama City, Florida 2808 - B N East Avenue Panama City, FL 32405 http://www.prowindowsandglass.com/  Freddy (850) 872-8702 floganoooo@aol.com From: Danny Raffield, St. Joseph's Point Lighthouse, (850) 227-3357

Artifact Insurance

Huntington Block (321) 385-9155 From: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Ed Gunn, edgunn@ponceinlet.org, 386-761-1821

Non-profit Information

guidestar.org nonprofittimes.com aam.org From: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Ed Gunn, edgunn@ponceinlet.org, 386-761-1821

If you have any suggestions to be added to FLA Resources, please email info@floridalighthouses.org