This project prepared for the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society describes the steps needed to preserve the Lighthouses leased by the Society. This evaluation examines preservation against weather, structural failure, erosion, and human tampering. Financing the preservation involves investigating grant studies, enhancing donation expectations and tour profits through advertisement, as well as miscellaneous contributions. Tourists, the local community, and history buffs honor the Lighthouses; a plan for the future of these monuments needs to be established.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Salemi, Vincent Paul
• Falk, Benjamin
• Smith, Joel E.
• Wahlstrom, Justin Paul

Subject

• Community
• Culture
• Infrastructure
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 99A003I

Keyword

• Tourism
• Historic preservation
• Architecture--Conservation and restoration

Advisor

• Mott, Wesley T.

Year

• 1999

Sponsor

• Martha's Vineyard Historical Society

Date created

• 1999-01-01

Location

• Vineyard Haven

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright