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Read MoreCape Meares State Park - Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares State Park, OR - Cape Meares Lighthouse with it's first order Fresnel lens Built in 1890, Cape Meares Light served as the light station for Tillamook Bay. When it was built, the lighthouse complex included two keeper's houses, two oil houses, and two cisterns, and was connected to the light by a 1,000-foot (300 m) boardwalk. Later additions included an attached workroom in 1895 and a garage in 1934. The light itself was iron-plated, and due to its exposure to the elements, it required frequent repainting over the years. No foghorn was ever installed at Cape Meares. In 1934, the light received electricity. Now unnecessary, the oil houses were removed. In 1963, the lighthouse was deactivated and replaced by a newer tower. The following year, the Coast Guard made plans to demolish the light. However, due to public outcry, the plans fell through, and the Coast Guard turned the station over to Tillamook County. The light remained vacant until 1968, when the site was turned over to the Oregon State Parks Department. During this time, vandalism became a major problem for the light. Eventually, the vandalism took its toll on the keeper's quarters and they were subsequently demolished. Among the damage, four of the bulls-eyes in the Fresnel lens were stolen. That same year, the light was opened up to the public and the light was restored, with the exception of the missing bulls-eyes. Since then, three of the four missing bulls-eyes have been recovered. In 1980, the tower itself was opened to the public. [Wiki] Link to Photo Without Frame Link to Other Lighthouses Thank You for Making this Daily Photo the #2 Pick on 05-06-2016
fotoeffects
on July 26, 2016Super shot...love these fresnel lenses!
Helmut Brandl
on July 26, 2016Hi Rick, a really beautiful lighthouse. Great POV!
Arnold Dubin
on July 26, 2016Superb photo of the top of the lighthouse.
nelli
on May 8, 2016THANKS FOR THE INFO. A STUNNING RESTORATION. I LOVE LIGHTHOUSES!
Howard's Photography
on May 8, 2016Superb capture!
John Murphy
on May 7, 2016Great shot and history of this lighthouse and lens Rick!!
KDP450
on May 7, 2016Great shot. Love the POV and the amount of detail you have in the lighthouse lenses.
James Clarke (jamri)
on May 7, 2016Great POV. Awesome shot.
RBlackburn
on May 7, 2016Very pristine and sharp image with a great view.
jimholmquist
on May 7, 2016Outstanding shot and interesting history!