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Point Fermin
San Pedro, CA – Point Fermin - History: Between the years of 1927 and 1941, the light was electrified and managed by the city. On December 7th, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed and the coast was blacked out for fear of being a beacon to enemy ships and planes. Sadly, the light was never to be lit again. During WWII, the lighthouse served the US Navy as a lookout tower and signaling station for ships coming into the harbor. After WWII, the lighthouse was again turned over to the City of Los Angeles for use as a residence for park maintenance employees. It was during WWII that the lens and lantern room on top of the lighthouse tower was removed and a square room was set in its place. This unsightly addition was often referred to as the “chicken coop.” In 1972, two devoted citizens, Bill Olesen and John Olguin, raised funds and worked diligently to replace the lantern room and the lighthouse to its original glory for her 100th birthday in 1974. Their efforts also placed the lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places. Reprinted From Best of the South Bay Link to Photo Without Frame Thank You for Making this Daily Photo the # 1 Pick on 04-19-2018.
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RarOiseau Y'APAS
on May 9, 2018Interesting history for this amazing lighthouse.
nelli
on May 5, 2018OMG THIS IS GORGEOUS!
Arnold Dubin
on April 21, 2018Really nice capture of this unusual looking Lighthouse.
Lgood
on April 20, 2018Super capture, and great information.
Howard's Photography
on April 19, 2018Great capture, interesting info!
Greg&Rose Photography
on April 19, 2018All I can say when this was a lighthouse it must have been a highly prozd place for a lighthouse keeper
arctangent
on April 19, 2018Beautiful capture of a structure with an interesting history. Nice that the gentlemen most responsible for the restoration get some well deserved recognition.
KDP450
on April 19, 2018Great shot of the lighthouse. Interesting history as well thanks for sharing the info.
Byron Fair Photography
on April 19, 2018Very nice. Beautiful place.
fotoeffects
on April 19, 2018What a beautiful capture of this interesting lighthouse with the pretty picket fence and flowers! If you were passed out, then was Joyce freaking out?