The church was given a weather boarding already in 1684-1685.
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He also advised that " emplaned weather boarding " was an appropriate material.
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The dwelling house is much decayed, but has a nearly new roof and weather boarding on it, and may last for some years yet . " A similar recommendation to the Board dated October 22, 1853, from Even W . Allen, Collector and Superintendent, District of Nantucket, reads in part " The whole establishment at Brant Point is very much out of repair, and from the age, material, and construction of the building, I should not consider it good economy to repair it; the interests of the Government and all concerned, seem to demand a more permanent and commodious structure . " On August 3, 1854, Congress appropriated $ 15, 000 " for rebuilding the lighthouse at Brandt s Point, Nantucket, State of Massachusetts . " The tower was described : " The foundation of the tower is of concrete cement two feet thick, and 18 feet in diameter.