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| Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, Mendocino, CA |
*Dates of operation~~ 1909-present
*Building Material~~ Wood
*Tower~~ 47 feet
*Elevation~~ 40 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ red roof & black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ White flash every 10 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters, two asst. keeper's dwellings, water tank,
pumphouse, oil house, blacksmith/carpenter shop, 3 garages, LORAN antenna
*Automated~~ 1973
*Original Lens~~ Third Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ Original has been restored and returned to lantern
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ California State Coastal Conservancy lease to Friends of Point Cabrillo
Light
*Waterway Location~~ Pacific Ocean
*Significant Feature~~ Restoration and maintenance of the light station is in the hands of
the Friends of Point Cabrillo Light. The restored head keeper's house has now been
opened as a B&B to help raise funds to preserve the light station.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site/ B&B
http://www.pointcabrillo.org/
National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/cabrillo.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=64
Cyberlights' lighthouse photo gallery
http://www.cyberlights.com/lh/calif/images/cabrillo/index.htm
*Building Material~~ Wood
*Tower~~ 47 feet
*Elevation~~ 40 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ red roof & black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ White flash every 10 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters, two asst. keeper's dwellings, water tank,
pumphouse, oil house, blacksmith/carpenter shop, 3 garages, LORAN antenna
*Automated~~ 1973
*Original Lens~~ Third Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ Original has been restored and returned to lantern
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ California State Coastal Conservancy lease to Friends of Point Cabrillo
Light
*Waterway Location~~ Pacific Ocean
*Significant Feature~~ Restoration and maintenance of the light station is in the hands of
the Friends of Point Cabrillo Light. The restored head keeper's house has now been
opened as a B&B to help raise funds to preserve the light station.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site/ B&B
http://www.pointcabrillo.org/
National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/cabrillo.htm
Lighthouse Friends' lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=64
Cyberlights' lighthouse photo gallery
http://www.cyberlights.com/lh/calif/images/cabrillo/index.htm
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