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Light Hearted ep 61 – Dave and Lynn Waller, owners of Graves Lighthouse, Massachusetts (pt 2 of 2)
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Light Hearted ep 61 – Dave and Lynn Waller, owners of Graves Lighthouse, Massachusetts (pt 2 of 2)
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
May 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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Graves Lighthouse; photo by Jeremy D'Entremont
This is the second part of a two-part interview with Dave and Lynn Waller, owners of Graves Lighthouse in outer Boston Harbor, a classic wave-swept granite tower on a barren, rocky ledge. One of the subjects discussed is the "Franklens" created by Dave Waller and friends -- a first-order Fresnel lens made of spare panels from various Chance Brothers lenses.
Dave Waller
Also discussed is the observation of wildlife near Graves Ledge, the experience of changing weather and storms at such a dramatic location, the conversion of the oil house into living space, the many challenges of restoration in a place that's often inaccessible, and the Wallers' partnership with well-known Boston philanthropist Bobby Sager.
Taking part in the interview along with Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont is Bob Trapani, Jr., executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation.
More information: graveslightstation.com
Early photo of Graves Light Station; image 26-LG-6-80A from the National Archives.
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This is the second part of a two-part interview with Dave and Lynn Waller, owners of Graves Lighthouse in outer Boston Harbor, a classic wave-swept granite tower on a barren, rocky ledge. One of the subjects discussed is the "Franklens" created by Dave Waller and friends -- a first-order Fresnel lens made of spare panels from various Chance Brothers lenses.
Dave Waller
Also discussed is the observation of wildlife near Graves Ledge, the experience of changing weather and storms at such a dramatic location, the conversion of the oil house into living space, the many challenges of restoration in a place that's often inaccessible, and the Wallers' partnership with well-known Boston philanthropist Bobby Sager.
Taking part in the interview along with Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont is Bob Trapani, Jr., executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation.
More information: graveslightstation.com
Early photo of Graves Light Station; image 26-LG-6-80A from the National Archives.
Listen using this player:
Released:
May 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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