San Luis Obispo Light

Infobox Lighthouse


caption = U.S. Coast Guard Archive
location = On Point San Luis, west side of the San Luis Obispo Bay, near Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo Bay, California
coordinates = coord|35.1601|N|120.76|W
yearbuilt = 1890
yearlit = 1890
automated = 1974
yeardeactivated = 1975
foundation = Masonry
construction = Wood Frame
shape = Octagonal lantern on square tower
marking = white
height = 40 ft
currentlens =
lens = Fourth order Fresnel lens (removed)
range =
characteristic = Flashing white, 20 s (3s flash) , Fog Signal: 10-inch steam whistle
ARLHS = USA-720
USCG = 6-0225

San Luis Obispo Lighthouse, also known as Port Harford Light, is a lighthouse in California, United States, on the San Luis Obispo Bay, California

History

The lighthouse at San Luis Obispo was completed in 1890 and is a 40-foot tower attached to a Victorian style dwelling. The area was originally known as Port Harford. The area was very difficult to access by land. Supplies were by brought in by steamer.

The Fresnel lens was replaced with a modern beacon in 1969 and the light was automated in 1974. In 1976, the lens was moved to the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Restoration is under way by the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers with the hope of opening as a museum.

External links

* [http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/WEBLIGHTHOUSES/LHCA.html USCG site]
* [http://www.sanluislighthouse.org/index.html The Point San Luis Lighthouse] Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers