In 1948, the building was transferred from the city to the state.
The light station itself was also transferred to the state in 1980.
The right of way to the former railroad was transferred to the state.
In 1948, ownership of the company was transferred to the state.
In the 19th century, efforts were made to transfer the estate of the monastery to the state.
The lake and preserve were transferred to the state of Ohio in 1950.
Ownership was transferred to the state of Delaware in the mid-20th century.
In 1877 ownership of the Museum and its collections was transferred to the state.
The party was dissolved on 16 April 2011 by court order, and its assets were transferred to the state.
The land will eventually be transferred for recreational use to the state of Alabama.