![]() The act recognizes the significance of lighthouses for maritime traffic, coastal communities, nonprofits and enthusiasts. The transfer of these historic landmarks began with the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, which was passed by Congress in 2000. ![]() These lighthouses have aided those at sea or on inland waters, “marking dangerous coastlines and underwater hazards such as rocks and reefs as well as marking safe entries to harbors,” the statement read. This year’s offerings include a record number of them, with at least six lighthouses that will go to nonprofits or government entities and at least four to the public through auctions. Since the program’s inception over two decades ago, over $10 million dollars have been raised from about 70 lighthouse auctions to reinvest in the Aids to Navigation mission. The program’s auction sales have ranged from $10,000 to $933,888. ![]() General Services Administration’s (GSA) effort to “deliver value and savings in federal real estate for taxpayers” and protect the heritage of lighthouses is underway, with the agency announcing its annual list of properties that are now available.īecause of technology advancements, lighthouses have become less essential to navigation and many were either demolished or have fallen into neglect. The United States is giving away lighthouses that once served as beacons for water navigation.
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