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Archive FAQ
Common questions about reading entries, following preserved-tower references, and moving through the archive.
What counts as a preserved lighthouse in this archive?
A site is marked preserved when substantial structure remains: standing towers, lantern rooms, keeper dwellings, or clearly documented masonry remnants that can still be located today.
What does the preserved-tower map include?
The map highlights surviving towers and traceable former stations. Each point links to notes on condition, location context, and known archival sources behind the listing.
How are keeper stories presented?
Stories are editorially condensed from journals, reports, and oral recollections. They keep historical context visible while preserving a readable narrative flow for non-specialists.
Do all northern-coast towers still stand?
No. Some towers survive in full or partial form, while others are known only through plans, foundations, or photographic record. Entries clearly indicate what remains on site.
What is the best way to navigate the archive?
Start with History for chronology, move to Stories for lived experience, then use Towers to trace locations. Cross-links in each entry help you follow related people and sites.