Restoration Of Tupper Boathouse Underway in North Sea
The Tupper Boathouse in North Sea Harbor is being restored after the structure was flooded during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The first phase of the restoration, which involves stabilizing and raising the boathouse above the floodplain to avoid future damage, is a $1.29 million project teeming with historical and sentimental value in the Town of Southampton. The Tupper Boathouse was originally constructed by father and son Frank and Edwin “Ned” Tupper between 1929 and 1931. Fran
Tupper Boathouse Gets A Lift
Restoration work to the Tupper Boathouse at Conscience Point kicked into high gear. The North Sea structure, damaged during Superstorm Sandy, is being elevated above the floodplain to protect it from future storms. The lift and structural stabilization of the boathouse are part of a $1.29 million project. The Town of Southampton received a $450,000 federal grant to help pay for this initial phase of the restoration. “Saving this building has always been a priority for me,” sa
