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America's Lighthouse Heritage

Bob Trapani, Jr. served six years as president of the Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation (1999-2005) and is currently the executive director for the American Lighthouse Foundation. Below are some of the articles Bob has penned which are organized by topic...

Saving America’s Lighthouse Heritage

Lighthouse Preservation Thoughts

Devotion to Duty

Keepers & their Families

Lighthouse Memories come to Light

Lightkeeper Duties

Traveling “Back in Time” on the Winds of a Winter Snowstorm

Light Station Equipment & Components

Delaware River & Bay List of Lights

Delaware & New Jersey Lighthouse History

Historic Marker is Dedicated at Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Walking in the Steps of the Keeper

Fun and Learning Abound During the Maryland Lighthouse Challenge

Delaware River and Bay Maritime

The Spencer’s Lightkeeping Legacy

Lighthouses on the Front Lines of Danger

Lightships: Floating “Lighthouses”

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