The restoration of Turn Point Lightstation is being conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard. It is happening in three phases. Phase 1 is to stop the deterioration. Phase 2 is to add power and heat. Phase 3 is to be determined but could include a museum and/or guest keeper program.
In 2005 the U. S. Coast Guard personnel put a new roof on the fog signal building
A contract was let to repair the roof on the barn and keepers' quarters.
Windows had to be removed and sent out for restoration. New wavy glass was installed to match glass used in the early years.
After restored windows were reinstalled, a rock proof cover was placed over them to minimize vandalism.
A site was chosen on the hill above the lightstation to build a power station. It will have solar panels, a propane generator, batteries, and inverters to supply power to the Coast Guard equipment as well as the keepers' quarters.
The power building under construction. It is scheduled for completion in late summer 2006.
7/31/06 Update: The power building nearing completion with propane generator and tanks.
7/31/06 Update: The solar array under construction. 90 each 175 watt solar panels will charge the batteries.
11/08 Update: The old, smelly outhouse was replaced by one fitting the surroundings better and should be more pleasant to use!
0510 Update: A contractor was hired to rewire barn and add track lighting with LED bulbs using funds from Lighthouse License Plate program.
07/10 Update: The deteriorated shingle roof on the barn was torn off.
07/10 Update: A new historically acceptable composition roof was installed.
07/10 Update: The finished roof with copper gutters and flashing.