Jim Woodward, one of only four men in the U.S. who can properly be called “lampists,” (one who is qualified to repair and restore the classical Fresnel lighthouse lenses) restored the lens. He is the only one of the four who apprenticed under a lampist in the old United States Lighthouse Service. In 2003 a society was formed to take possession of the light under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, and they applied for the light when it was offered in the following year. They assumed control of the light in 2007 and began a program of restoration with the intent of making the lighthouse available for public tours. In May 2008 they received a grant to allow them to construct a floating dock, necessary since all access to the light is by water. The Society has in fact acquired the light. References Further reading Oleszewski, Wes. Great Lakes Lighthouses, American and Canadian: A Comprehensive Directory/Guide to Great Lakes Lighthouses, (Gwinn, Michigan: Avery Color Studios, Inc., 1998) . U.S. Coast Guard. Historically Famous Lighthouses (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1957). Wright, Larry and Wright, Patricia. Great Lakes Lighthouses Encyclopedia Hardback (Erin: Boston Mills Press, 2006) External links Ashtabula Lighthouse Restoration and Preservation Society - official site Ashtabula Mar Maritime and Surface Transportation Museum Aerial photograph, Ashtabula Harbor Light, Marinas.com. 1910 Postcard view of Ashtabula Harbor Light. Satellite view of the light Google Maps. Lighthouses completed in 1905 Ashtabula, Ohio Lighthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio 1836 establishments in Ohio Buildings and structures in Ashtabula County, Ohio National Register of Historic Places in Ashtabula County, Ohio Tourist attractions in Ashtabula County, Ohio Transportation in Ashtabula County, Ohio