Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Situated on the Northwestern side of San Juan Island, the largest island in the San Juan Archipelago, sits the quaint little lighthouse named for the... more

by James Lyman

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Lime Kiln Lighthouse

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James Lyman

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Painting - Pen& Ink/watercolor

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Situated on the Northwestern side of San Juan Island, the largest island in the San Juan Archipelago, sits the quaint little lighthouse named for the lime pits and kilns adjacent to it. This lighthouse watches over marine traffic going into Haro Strait, the major shipping route to Vancouver, British Columbia. This lighthouse has the distinction of being the last one to be built in the State of Washington, beginning operations in 1914. In 1919, the tower you see now was built, adding another 38 feet in height. In June of that year, the Fourth Order Fresnel Lens was installed. In 1962, the lighthouse was automated and a security fence built around it. It now has a high intensity white light that flashes about every 5 seconds. In 1985, the lighthouse was turned over to a marine research authority located in Friday Harbor, the fence taken down, and it became an active center for the study of whales and marine life. Visitors are welcome, as the lighthouse itself is still owned by the Washington State Parks Department, who should be contacted for visiting times and tour availability. The lighthouse and the surrounding campgrounds, offers a spectacular view of the Olympic Mountain range, sunsets, as well as the shores of Vancouver Island in the distance.

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February 9th, 2011

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