Light Hearted Live #2: Dave Waller, owner of Graves Light in Boston Harbor, MA

About this episode

This episode features a live discussion with Dave Waller about his restoration of Graves Lighthouse in Boston Harbor.

This is the audio from the live streaming podcast episode of March 26. The complete video can be seen on the USLHS YouTube channel . Joining host Jeremy D’Entremont is co-host Sarah MacHugh, along with producer Ralph Krugler. Graves Light and the Boston skyline, photo by Jeremy D’Entremont. Dave Waller Boston businessman Dave Waller, founder of a special effects company, bought Graves Lighthouse at auction in 2013. Graves is a 113-foot granite tower built in 1905, on a barren ledge in outer Boston Harbor. Since purchasing the property, Dave has carried out an incredible restoration. He’s also built and installed a first-order Fresnel lens made of spare parts from other lenses.

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy D'Entremont

Guests: Sarah MacHugh, Dave Waller

Topics covered

• lighthouses
• Boston Harbor
• restoration
• live podcast
• special effects

Keywords

• Graves Light
• Boston Harbor
• lighthouse restoration
• Fresnel lens
• live podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Graves Lighthouse

Places: Graves Light, Boston Harbor, Boston

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