Mukilteo in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Keeper's House
(Later called Quarters A by the Coast Guard)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
1. Assistant Keeper's House Marker
Inscription.
The Keeper's House, designed by Carl W. Leick, was built in 1905-1906 along with the lighthouse and other light station buildings. Peter N. Christiansen, Mukilteo's first lighthouse keeper, lived here with his family until 1925. Christiansen had been given a certificate of merit for rescuing men from a barge and tug caught in a severe storm while he was assistant keeper at the Turn Point Lighthouse. It is thought that his appointment as Mukilteo keeper was "a reward for his faithful services.” When Keeper Christiansen died on October 5, 1925, his wife took over his duties until E. A. Brooks was appointed as the second Mukilteo Lighthouse keeper.
The Keeper's House, designed by Carl W. Leick, was
built in 1905-1906 along with the lighthouse and other
light station buildings. Peter N. Christiansen,
Mukilteo's first lighthouse keeper, lived here with his
family until 1925. Christiansen had been given a
certificate of merit for rescuing men from a barge and
tug caught in a severe storm while he was assistant
keeper at the Turn Point Lighthouse. It is thought that
his appointment as Mukilteo keeper was "a reward for
his faithful services.” When Keeper Christiansen died
on October 5, 1925, his wife took over his duties until
E. A. Brooks was appointed as the second Mukilteo
Lighthouse keeper.
Erected by City of Mukilteo, Mukilteo Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is October 5, 1925.
Location. 47° 56.925′ N, 122° 18.357′ W. Marker is in Mukilteo, Washington, in Snohomish County. Marker can be reached from Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mukilteo WA 98275, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
2. The Keeper's House and Marker
The marker is to the right of the steps.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.