One and a half million bricks were used to build the beautiful tower. In the mid-1950s, the General Services Administration deeded the lighthouse keeper's house and 38 acres to the State of North Carolina, where it fell under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Wildlife Commission. Only the small plat where the lighthouse stands remains the property of the federal government. Even though the keeper's house was falling into disrepair, it won recognition for its architectural significance and was placed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Restoration was begun and with the small fee paid by visitors, the restoration project is continuing and heading towards completion thanks to dedicated people who remain committed to restoring and preserving the light station.
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