Alki Point Lighthouse, Seattle, Washington
Built in 1913, replacing an earlier wooden pole light dating from 1887, when the station was established. The octagonal brick tower is 37 feet tall and attached to a one story fog signal building. The original 4th order Fresnel lens has been replaced with a VRB 25 aero beacon, which provides a white flash every 5 seconds.The original one and one half story wooden keeper's house is now the residence for the 13th District Coast Guard commander.
Located on an active Coast Guard base in the southwest part of Seattle.
Alki Point Lighthouse, Seattle, Washington
Built in 1913, replacing an earlier wooden pole light dating from 1887, when the station was established. The octagonal brick tower is 37 feet tall and attached to a one story fog signal building. The original 4th order Fresnel lens has been replaced with a VRB 25 aero beacon, which provides a white flash every 5 seconds.The original one and one half story wooden keeper's house is now the residence for the 13th District Coast Guard commander.
Located on an active Coast Guard base in the southwest part of Seattle.