[MassHistPres] Antique Exterior Light Query

[Garrett Laws]

Fyi

Gas lights are still available...

Garrett Laws
Copper & Slate Co
(781) 893-1916

On Friday, June 9, 2017, Harnden Tavern <htavern at wilmingtonma.gov> wrote:

> Hi All!
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> I work with the Historical Commission in Wilmington and they were
> wondering if I could make some inquiries about an historic light fixture
> they would like to install at our local cemetery.
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> The fixture was a 19th century gas light pole.  A photo of the remaining
> pole is pictured to the right, below.  To the left is an old photo showing
> the original gas lamp in place.  Obviously, the fixture is now gone.  The
> Commission is considering replacing the light fixture with a solar powered
> electrical fixture.  They are willing to buy a conventional electric light
> fixture and retrofit it to be solar (an electrician has been consulted).
> The issue is finding the right kind of light fixture.  It has been
> suggested that this light fixture, to be to scale, needs to be at least 3
> feet tall.  Does anyone have any advice as to where to get this kind of
> fixture (solar or electric) and/or any experience with this type of
> project?  Any insights greatly appreciated!
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> [image: IMG_0490 (002)]
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> [image: IMG_0208]
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> Terry McDermott
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> Curator
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> Wilmington Town Museum
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> 430 Salem Street
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> Wilmington, MA  01887
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> 978.658.5475
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> htavern at wilmingtonma.gov
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> http://www.wilmingtonma.gov/historical-commission
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> The Wilmington Historical Commission can also be reached at the above
> addresses and phone number.
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Cheers,
Garrett Laws

The Copper & Slate Company, Inc.
Fine Roofing and Exterior Finish Carpentry
238 Calvary Street,
Waltham, MA 02453
Office: (781) 893-1916

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