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Learn about the construction, life, and legacy of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, which stood watch over San Diego Bay for 36 years. See photos, artifacts, and personal accounts of the Israel family who lived and worked at the lighthouse.
The original Point Loma Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Point Loma peninsula at the mouth of San Diego Bay in San Diego, California. It is situated in the Cabrillo National Monument. It is no longer in operation as a lighthouse but is open to the public as a museum.
The Old Point Loma Lighthouse is located in the southern tip of Point Loma. It’s the sentinel of San Diego bay! We learnt that the old lighthouse: - is as high as 422 feet above sea level! - - was built in 1855 and in 1891, the light was extinguished and the keeper moved to a new lighthouse.
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Learn about the construction, operation, and fate of the first lighthouse on Point Loma, California, built in 1854 and abandoned in 1891. Find out how it became part of Cabrillo National Monument and what happened to its original Fresnel lens.
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Dec 10, 2016 · Learn about the history and haunting of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, the highest lighthouse in the U.S. when built in 1855. Explore the museum, the grounds and the nearby Cabrillo National Monument.
Location: San Diego, CA. Significance: One of the first lighthouses built on the California Coast after it became a state. Amenities. 5 listed. History. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse rests 422 feet (129 meters) over the entrance to San Diego Bay. Its light guided ships from November 15, 1855 until March 23, 1891.
