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| Point Loma (Old) Lighthouse, San Diego, CA |
*Dates of operation~~ 1855-1891, 1984-present ("toned-down" light is on for aesthetic
effect only, not as a navigational aid)
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 46 feet
*Elevation~~ 422 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ green lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Alternating red and white flash every 60 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to lantern), cistern
*Automated~~ 1984
*Original Lens~~ Third Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ Original lens remains in lantern
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ National Park Service as part of Cabrillo National Monument
*Waterway Location~~ Entrance to San Diego Bay, Pacific Ocean
*Significant Feature~~ Due to the constant state of fog covering the lighthouse, the
"New" Point Loma Lighthouse was constructed, replacing this light.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.nps.gov/cabr/lighthouse.html
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/park/ptloma.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=29
effect only, not as a navigational aid)
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 46 feet
*Elevation~~ 422 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ green lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Alternating red and white flash every 60 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to lantern), cistern
*Automated~~ 1984
*Original Lens~~ Third Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ Original lens remains in lantern
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ National Park Service as part of Cabrillo National Monument
*Waterway Location~~ Entrance to San Diego Bay, Pacific Ocean
*Significant Feature~~ Due to the constant state of fog covering the lighthouse, the
"New" Point Loma Lighthouse was constructed, replacing this light.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.nps.gov/cabr/lighthouse.html
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/park/ptloma.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=29
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