San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
1. Old Point Loma Lighthouse Marker
Erected 1988 by The State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with The National Park Service and Squibob Chapter, E. Vitus Clampus, April 16, 1988. (Marker Number 51.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Lighthouses series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 32° 40.356′ N, 117° 14.446′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker and site are located at the Cabrillo National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego CA 92106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Point Loma - The Early Years (here, next to this marker); Point Loma Lighthouse
this page online
Regarding Old Point Loma Lighthouse. This site was originally designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.51 December 6, 1932.
Also see . . .
1. Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Lighthouses of Point Loma. National Park Service entry. (Submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
3. Lets Go See It: Old Point Loma Lighthouse. (Submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
2. Old Point Loma Lighthouse Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
3. Old Point Loma Lighthouse and Assistant Keeper's Residence
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
4. Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Photographed By Denise Boose, April 23, 2009
5. Old Point Loma Lighthouse Marker
This is a bronze model of Old Point Loma Lighthouse buildings with the names also put into braille so all can touch and enjoy.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
6. The Heart and Soul of a Lighthouse
Since ancient times, lighthouses have been integral to the development of maritime commerce around the globe. With each voyage, mariners staked their cargoes and, indeed, their very lives on these lights. The story of lighthouses in the United States begins with the Boston Light in 1716.
The heart of the lighthouse is its lens and the lamp within. Nineteenth century lighthouse lenses are works of art in polished brass and glass. Throughout much of history, the soul of those lighthouses has been the keepers whose dedication and attention to detail kept the lights shining night after night.
This is the story of the lighthouses that have served on Point Loma, lighting the way into San Diego Harbor and keeping mariners safe, their jewel-like lenses and the keepers, assistant keepers and families who lived in and cared for them.
The heart of the lighthouse is its lens and the lamp within. Nineteenth century lighthouse lenses are works of art in polished brass and glass. Throughout much of history, the soul of those lighthouses has been the keepers whose dedication and attention to detail kept the lights shining night after night.
This is the story of the lighthouses that have served on Point Loma, lighting the way into San Diego Harbor and keeping mariners safe, their jewel-like lenses and the keepers, assistant keepers and families who lived in and cared for them.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
7. The Back of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
8. Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Distributed by Del Mar Sales Co,-Color by Colourpicture Publ.,Inc. Boston
9. Vintage Postcard
Description on postcard:
"OLD SPANISH LIGHTHOUSE"
Cabrillo National Monument
San Diego, California
At the southern tip of Point Loma is the historic Spanish Lighthouse first lighted in 1855
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
10. Assistant Keepers Residence
San Diego Historical Society, Distributed by Cabrillo National Monument
11. View of Lighthouse, Circa 1880's
San Diego Historical Society, Distributed by Cabrillo National Monument
12. View of Lighthouse, Circa 1888
Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 18, 2018
13. Old Point Loma Lighthouse
James Blank - Impact, Designed and Distributed in the USA
14. New Point Loma Lighthouse
Description on postcard: The New Point Loma Lighthouse was built and most of the buildings finished by June 1890. Due to the elevation at which the Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood, it was often obscured by high fog.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,025 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on October 5, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 11, 12. submitted on October 27, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 13. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 14. submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
