Historic Light Station
Information
& Photography
WASHINGTON
ADMIRALTY HEAD LIGHT
Location: STRAITS OF JUAN DE FUCA/PUGET SOUND; NEAR COUPEVILLE, FORT CASEY STATE PARK
Station Established: 1860
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1903
Operational? NO
Automated? NO
Deactivated: 1922
Foundation Materials: SURFACE
Construction Materials: BRICK AND STUCCO
Tower Shape: CONICAL
Height: 120-feet
Markings/Pattern: WHITE BRICK TOWER W/BLACK LANTERN
Characteristics: Spanish-style structure, 2-story residence
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1903
Foghorn:
Historical Information:
- The original lighthouse as completed during the months just prior to the Civil War and was among the West's earliest navigational aids. It had a fourth order Fresnel lens, and the light could be seen sixteen miles away. This light welcomed Puget Sound marine traffic to Admiralty Inlet.
- During the Spanish-American War, the US Army demolished the old lighthouse to build a fort (Fort Casey).
- The present lighthouse went into service in 1903 but was discontinued in 1927. It has been restored and now serves as a museum. It is only open during the summer for visitors.
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NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE
ALKI POINT LIGHT
Location: ELLIOTT BAY/PUGET SOUND
Station Established: 1887
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1913
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1984
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: CONCRETE
Construction Materials: MASONRY
Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ATTACHED TO SIGNAL BLDG
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED & BLACK TRIM
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER FRESNEL 1913
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BROWNS POINT LIGHT
Location: COMMENCEMENT BAY E. ENTRANCE/PUGET SOUND
Station Established: 1887
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1933
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1963
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: CONCRETE
Construction Materials: CONCRETE
Tower Shape: SQUARE W/OUT LANTERN
Markings/Pattern: WHITE
Relationship to Other Structure: SEPARATE
Original Lens: 375 MM
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BURROWS ISLAND LIGHT
Location: BURROWS ISLAND/ROSARIO STRAIT
Station Established: 1906
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1906
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1972
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: STONE
Construction Materials: WOOD
Tower Shape: SQUARE ON FOG SIGNAL BUILDING
Markings/Pattern: WHITE
Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL
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CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT LIGHT
Location: NORTH POINT ISLAND/COLUMBIA RIVER
Station Established: 1856
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1856
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1962
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: MASONRY
Construction Materials: DRESSED STONE
Tower Shape: CONICAL ATTACHED TO OIL HOUSE
Markings/Pattern: WHITE TOWER W/BLACK BAND, BLACK LANTERN ROOM
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1856
Photographs:
Cape Disappointment Light, circa 1871; (75 dpi); (300 dpi); photo by noted English photographer Eadweard Muybridge.
CAPE FLATTERY LIGHT
Location: TATOOSH ISLAND/ENTRANCE TO STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA
Station Established: 1857
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1857
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1977
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: ROCK
Construction Materials: SANDSTONE/BRICK
Tower Shape: CONICAL
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/BLACK LANTERN & RED ROOF
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Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1857
Historical Information:
Cape Flattery Lighthouse was built in 1857, but only after great difficulties with the Indians. Before commencing the lighthouse, it was necessary to build a blockhouse, and 20 muskets with ammunition were furnished for protection against Indians from the Canadian side of the Strait.
Shortly after the light was completed the keeper resigned because he was annoyed by the numerous Indians who used the island as a fishing and whaling station.
Cape Flattery Lighthouse is now electrified, and is fitted with a diaphone fog signal and a radiobeacon.
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NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE
CATTLE POINT LIGHT
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DESTRUCTION ISLAND LIGHT
WASHINGTON SEA COAST
Station Established: 1891
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1891
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1968
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: MASONRY
Construction Materials: DRESSED STONE
Tower Shape: CONICAL ATTACHED TO STORAGE BLDG.
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/BLACK GALLERY
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1891
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DOFFLEMYER POINT LIGHT
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EDIZ HOOK LIGHT
Location: RELOCATED FROM STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA
Station Established: 1861
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1865
Operational? NO
Automated? NO
Deactivated: 1908
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Construction Materials: WOOD
Tower Shape: SQUARE
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED LANTERN
Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL
Original Lens: FIFTH ORDER 1865
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GRAYS HARBOR (WESTPORT) LIGHT
Location: S. ENTRANCE GRAYS HARBOR/POINT CHEHALIS
Station Established: 1898
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1898
Operational? YES
Automated? YES
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: SANDSTONE
Construction Materials: BRICK
Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL PYRAMIDAL
Markings/Pattern: WHITE TOWER WITH GREEN ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: SEPARATE
Original Lens: THIRD ORDER, FRESNEL 1898
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LIME KILN LIGHT
Location: DEAD MANS BAY/SAN JUAN ISLAND
Station Established: 1914
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1919
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1962
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: CONCRETE
Construction Materials: CONCRETE
Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ON SOUND SIGNAL BUILDING
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL
Original Lens: 375 MM
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MARROWSTONE POINT LIGHT
Location: ADMIRALTY INLET
Station Established: 1882
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1912
Operational? NO
Automated? YES 1962
Deactivated: n/a
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MUKILTEO LIGHT
Location: E. SIDE POSSESSION SOUND
Station Established: 1906
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1906
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1979
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: WOOD
Construction Materials: WOOD
Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ATTACHED TO FOG SIGNAL BD
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FRESNEL 1906
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NEW DUNGENESS LIGHT
Location: ADMIRALTY ISLAND/ST. OF JUAN DE FUCA
Station Established: 1857
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1857
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1976
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: SANDSTONE BLOCKS
Construction Materials: SANDSTONE/BRICK/STUCCO
Tower Shape: CONICAL
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/BLACK LANTERN & RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL
Original Lens: THIRD ORDER, FRESNEL 1857
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NORTH HEAD LIGHT
Location: NORTH OF MOUTH TO COLUMBIA RIVER
Station Established: 1898
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1898
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1961
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: DRESSED STONE/TIMBER
Construction Materials: DRESSED STONE W/BRICK LINING
Tower Shape: CONICAL
Markings/Pattern: WHITE TOWER, RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1898
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PATOS ISLAND LIGHT
Location: PUGET SOUND/STRAITS OF GEORGIA
Station Established: 1893
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1908
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1974
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: WOOD
Construction Materials: WEATHERBOARD
Tower Shape: SQUARE ON FOG SIGNAL BLDG.
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/GREEN TRIM & RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER FRESNEL 1908
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POINT NO POINT LIGHT
Location: KITSAP PENINSULA/PUGET SOUND
Station Established: 1879
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1879
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1977
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: MASONRY
Construction Materials: BRICK/STUCCO
Tower Shape: SQUARE TOWER BETWEEN OFFICE & FOG SIGNAL BLDG
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1898
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POINT ROBINSON LIGHT
Location: EAST END MAURY ISLAND/PUGET SOUND
Station Established: 1885
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1915
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1978
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: MASONRY
Construction Materials: MASONRY/CONCRETE
Tower Shape: SQUARE ATTACHED TO FOG SIGNAL BLDG.
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF & GREEN TRIM
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FIFTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1915
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POINT WILSON LIGHT
Location: ENTRANCE TO ADMIRALTY INLET/PUGET SOUND
Station Established: 1879
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1914
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1977
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: CONCRETE
Construction Materials: MASONRY/CONCRETE
Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ON FOG SIGNAL BUILDING
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1879
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SEMIAHMOO HARBOR LIGHT
Location: On pilings near the port of Blaine
Station Established: 1905
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1905
Operational: No
Automated: N/A
Deactivated: 1944
Foundation Material: Pilings
Construction Materials: Wood
Tower Shape / Markings / Pattern: Octagonal house capped by cylindrical lamp cupola.
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Original lens: 4th Order
Characteristic: Fixed red
Fog Signal: Trumpet
Historical Information:
- Station consisted of a 1-1/2-story dwelling built on a platform supported by wooden piles, with a lantern at the center of its peaked roof.
Photographs:
Semiahmoo Harbor Light, 1943: (75 dpi) ; (300 dpi); "Semiamoo [sic] Harbor Light, submitted with DCGO 13th ND."; photo dated 27 July 1943; no photo number; photographer unknown.
SLIP POINT LIGHT
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1905 SLIP POINT LIGHT'S FOG SIGNAL BUILDING AND LENS-LANTERN
SMITH ISLAND LIGHT
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TURN POINT LIGHT
Location: PREVOST HARBOR/STUART ISLAND
Station Established: 1893
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1936
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1974
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: CONCRETE
Construction Materials: CONCRETE
Tower Shape: SQUARE
Markings/Pattern: WHITE
Relationship to Other Structure: SEPARATE
Original Lens: 300 MM 1936
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WEST POINT LIGHT
Location: ELLIOTT BAY/PUGET SOUND
Station Established: 1881
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1881
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1984
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: NATURAL/EMPLACED
Construction Materials: BRICK/STUCCO
Tower Shape: OCT/SQUARE ATTACHED TO SIGNAL BLDG
Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF
Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1881
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WILLAPA BAY LIGHT
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