[Stevvo]

It's because Norway made a conscious decision to maintain its lighthouses.

It's done to preserve the cultural legacy as the majority of lighthouses are obsolete.

[hilbert42]

Most lighthouses are cultural and historical icons, and they often faithfully reproduce the best technology of an era. Moreover, even if obsolete, most are wonderful architectural objects.

I can only applaud Norway's decision to preserve its cultural legacy. Shame others aren't as proactive.

[maxerickson]

The lighthouse in my town on Lake Michigan is preserved.

They had to cut a floor out of the building to restore it to historical condition when the Coast Guard moved out. Cracks me up.

(it had been in use as the base commander's residence)

[hilbert42]

That's good, at least sense prevailed and it's preserved.