Point Fermin Light

Infobox Lighthouse

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caption = Point Fermin building
location = Point Fermin, California
coordinates = coord|33.7054|N|118.2937|W
yearbuilt = 1874
yearlit = 1874
automated =
yeardeactivated = 1942
foundation = Brick
construction = Wood Frame
shape = Square Cylindrical
height = 30 ft
currentlens =
lens = Fourth order Fresnel lens
range =
characteristic =
ARLHS = USA-621
USCG = 6-0140

Point Fermin is a lighthouse on Point Fermin in San Pedro, California.

History

The original fourth order Fresnel lens was removed in 1942 and a wood replica lantern was installed in 1974. The lighthouse was saved from demolition in 1972 and refurbished in 1974, and a new lantern room and gallery were built by local preservationists. In 1972, the light was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Historical Information from Coast Guard web site:
*Point Fermin Light was built in 1874 with lumber from California redwoods.
*In 1941 the light was extinguished and the lantern room and gallery were removed. They were replaced by a lookout shack that remained for the next 30 years.
*In 1972 the light was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
*The light fell into disuse and disrepair. A new lantern room and gallery were built in 1974.
*The building has now been restored to its original beauty and is open to the public. For more info go to www.pointferminlighthouse.org.

ee also

* List of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments in the Harbor area

External links

* [http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/WEBLIGHTHOUSES/LHCA.html Coast Guard entry]