Point Wilson Light
by Gayle Swigart
Title
Point Wilson Light
Artist
Gayle Swigart
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Photo
Description
This is a view of the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, Washington, U.S.A. Whidbey Island - located across Admiralty Inlet - can be seen behind the lighthouse, with Mt. Baker of the Cascade Mountain Range showing in the distance.
The Point Wilson Light was built in 1913 by the United States Lighthouse Service. At a height of 51 feet (16 m), the beacon is the tallest on Puget Sound, marking the entrance to Admiralty Inlet. The lighthouse replaced an earlier wooden light tower built in 1879 on the roof of the station keeper's house.
The Point Wilson Lighthouse, located in Fort Worden State Park is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington State Heritage Register. It is one of the most important navigational aids in Washington, providing guidance and protection to the many vessels entering Admiraly Inlet which is the link connecting Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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October 28th, 2012
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Inge Johnsson
Great shot of the Point Wilson lighthouse. It is such a scenic location with Mt Baker behind it. Must go back there one day. F/V
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Inge. I love this region - there are so many beautiful places to experience!
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