This original Roanoke River lighthouse was built in 1886, and decommissioned in 1941.  It was moved to Edenton, North Carolina, as a private residence in 1955, then eventually sold to the City of Edenton.  Exterior restoration was completed in 2012.  Interior restoration project is under way with expected completion in 2014.  See history at edentonlighthouse.org/history.php                                              Five exposure HDR