DODGEVILLE, Wis., July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday
Lands' End announced supportive funding administered by the United
States Lighthouse Society, in partnership with nonprofit Boston
Harbor Now, the National Park Service and the United States Coast
Guard, to address the condition and needed repairs of the Boston
Light Boathouse. Celebrating the 300th anniversary of
Boston Light this year, the Boathouse, located on Little Brewster
Island, will receive funding to repair the outdated foundation to
allow for the building to be reopened as a visitor center for the
public. This project is part of an ongoing partnership between
Lands' End and the United States Lighthouse Society.
"We are honored to once again work alongside the United States
Lighthouse Society in support of the rehabilitation of a vital
structure to our nation's first lighthouse, a treasured beacon that
has been beloved by the Boston
community for 300 years," said Federica
Marchionni, CEO, Lands' End. "This meaningful project is
very important to Lands' End, since our first company logo over 50
years ago was a lighthouse symbol that signifies our longstanding
commitment to quality, value and service that we still believe in
firmly today and will for decades to come."
The selection of the Boston Light is in line with Lands' End's
Lands' Friendly campaign, a mission to continually strive to be a
leader in sustainability through partnerships and projects designed
to support and protect the environment. Lands' End is also
providing support through the sale of a limited edition canvas tote
bag with the Boston Light lighthouse logo on it at local Lands' End
Shops at Sears for $35. For each tote
purchased the company will donate $10. Participating Massachusetts locations
include Hanover, Peabody, Braintree, Hyannis, North
Dartmouth, Burlington and
Natick.
"Boston Light is an excellent choice for this year's
rehabilitation project," said Jeff
Gales, Executive Director, United States Lighthouse Society.
"It is the oldest operating light station dating back 300
years. It's important to ensure the quality of the historic
Boathouse so that it can eventually be reopened to the public and
the Boston Light Station overall will remain a beautiful historical
landmark."
The Boston Light is a focal point in United States history and its home city of
Boston. As the first lighthouse in
the country, the Boston Light lived through two world wars, three
turns of the century and the evolution of lighthouses by modern day
technology. Though all of that has contributed to the history, it
has not lost its heritage. The Boston Light is the only lighthouse
that is kept by a lighthouse keeper today. By preserving the
historical structure, the history and heritage of the Boston Light
will continue for generations to come.
"This rich historical landmark has a story to tell and we are
happy to see that it will continue to do so with the help of Lands'
End," said Kathy Abbott, President
and CEO, Boston Harbor Now. "We hope that with these renovations,
the Boston Light will continue to be a staple in the rich history
of the city of Boston."
This year's project is continued through the partnership between
Lands' End and United States Lighthouse Society, with support from
Boston Harbor Now, United States Coast Guard and National Park
Services. In 2015, the rehabilitation of the Alcatraz Lighthouse
was the first of this project.
ABOUT LANDS' END, INC
Lands' End, Inc. (Nasdaq: LE)
is a leading multi-channel retailer of clothing, accessories,
footwear and home products. We offer products through catalogs,
online at www.landsend.com, www.canvasbylandsend.com and affiliated
specialty and international websites, and through retail locations,
primarily at Lands' End Shops at SearsĀ® and standalone Lands' End
InletĀ® Stores. We are a classic American lifestyle brand with a
passion for quality, legendary service and real value, and seek to
deliver timeless style for men, women, kids and the home.
ABOUT THE U.S. LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY
The U.S. Lighthouse
Society is a national nonprofit corporation that started the
lighthouse preservation movement in America 30 years ago.
Education is at the forefront of Society operations, and to that
end it produces a highly respected lighthouse periodical and
operates educational excursions around the world. The Society
is considered the hub of communication for everything lighthouse,
and has been the proud recipient of numerous preservation awards
including a special commendation from The White House. To
date, the U.S. Lighthouse Society is made up of many thousands of
members and has raised and donated over $1
million to lighthouse preservation projects
nationwide. The Society serves as an important voice and a
beacon of hope for those who are passionate about these national
maritime treasures, and is dedicated to the continued preservation
of lighthouses for future generations. uslhs.org
ABOUT BOSTON HARBOR
NOW
In April of 2016, Boston Harbor Now launched as a new
non-profit civic organization with a bold mission: to ensure a
vibrant and sustainable future for Boston's harbor, waterfront and
islands. Boston Harbor Now works with public and
private partners to expand access to open space and recreational,
educational and cultural opportunities harbor-wide, to plan for and
build an integrated and expanded water transportation system, and
to foster economic development and growth that is resilient to
sea-level rise and the effects of climate change. Boston Harbor Now
plays a unique role as the non-profit partner of the Boston Harbor
Islands National and State Park raising funds to help the National
Park Service, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation, the City of Boston and
hundreds of youth and community organizations to build visitor
amenities and recreational infrastructure like campsites and trail
networks, to provide interpretive, educational and cultural
programs and volunteer opportunities, and to provide free access
for children and families from low-income communities.
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