Tuesday, September 27, 2011

California Historical Landmark #51

Sharon, Jack and I stopped here while we were in San Diego for the USTSA World Series in July.

Old Point Loma Lighthouse
California State Historical Landmark #51

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This landmark is located in the Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma, San Diego, California. There are 71 other California State Historical Landmarks in San Diego County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 32° 40.320 W 117° 14.452.

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California Historical Landmark #51

This lighthouse, built in 1854, was one of the first eight lighthouses on the Pacific Coast. It continued in use until 1891, when the new Pelican Point Lighthouse began operating. The Point Loma Lighthouse became the site of the Cabrillo National Monument in 1913. During World War II, the Navy used it as a signal tower. Today the lighthouse remains the central feature of the Point Loma Preserve.

California Historical Landmark #51

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