<P> In 1999 , with the sea again encroaching , the Cape Hatteras lighthouse had to be moved from its original location at the edge of the ocean to safer ground 2,900 feet ( 880 m ) inland , and 1,500 feet ( 460 m ) from the shoreline . Due to erosion of the shore , the lighthouse was just 15 feet ( 4.6 m ) from the ocean 's edge and was in imminent danger . International Chimney Corp. of Buffalo , New York was awarded the contract to move the lighthouse , assisted , among other contractors , by Expert House Movers . The move was controversial at the time with speculation that the structure would not survive the move , resulting in lawsuits that were later dismissed . Despite some opposition , work progressed and the move was completed on September 14 , 1999 . </P>
<P> In 1999 , with the sea again encroaching , the Cape Hatteras lighthouse had to be moved from its original location at the edge of the ocean to safer ground 2,900 feet ( 880 m ) inland , and 1,500 feet ( 460 m ) from the shoreline . Due to erosion of the shore , the lighthouse was just 15 feet ( 4.6 m ) from the ocean 's edge and was in imminent danger . International Chimney Corp. of Buffalo , New York was awarded the contract to move the lighthouse , assisted , among other contractors , by Expert House Movers . The move was controversial at the time with speculation that the structure would not survive the move , resulting in lawsuits that were later dismissed . Despite some opposition , work progressed and the move was completed on September 14 , 1999 . </P>
when did they move the cape hatteras lighthouse
when did they move the cape hatteras lighthouse
1999
1999