Mukilteo in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Assistant Keeper's House
(Later called Quarters B by the Coast Guard)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
1. Assistant Keeper's House Marker
This house, built in 1905-1906 as part of the Mukilteo
Light Station, was designed by Carl W. Leick. The first
family to occupy this house was that of the first
Assistant Lighthouse Keeper, David O. Kinyon.
The photo shows how the original light station was
built on a spit of land between Possession Sound and
a tidal lagoon which extended back to the railroad.
From the left, the buildings are: the windmill, which
provided fresh water; the coal and oil shed, which
stored fuel for the compressor, the lamp, and the
houses; the Assistant Keeper's house; the lighthouse;
and the Keeper's house. A garage was added in 1928.
Today's foghorn is behind the enclosure near the water
and is fully automated. When the sensor unit detects
fog within one-half mile of the light station, the horn
sounds for three seconds and then is silent for
twenty-seven seconds.Erected by City of Mukilteo, Mukilteo Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 47° 56.918′ N, 122°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Landing Site of Capt. George Vancouver (a few steps from this marker); Mukilteo Light Station (a few steps from this marker); The Keeper's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Explorers (within shouting distance of this marker); Geology of Mukilteo (within shouting distance of this marker); Tradition of Carving (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating Signing Point Elliott Treaty (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Americans (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mukilteo.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
2. Assistant Keeper's House and Marker
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 94 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
