Point Fermin Lighthouse

Oct. 1, 2019
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Point Fermin Lighthouse, Point Fermin, San Pedro, California

Built in 1874.

POINT FERMIN LIGHT

Location: POINT FERMIN/SAN PEDRO HARBOR, NEAR SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA
Station Established: 1874
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1874
Operational? NO
Automated? N/A
Deactivated: 1942
Foundation Materials: BRICK
Construction Materials: WOOD FRAME
Tower Shape: SQUARE
Markings/Pattern: ITALIANATE TOWER ON ITALIANATE DWELLING
Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL
Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER FRESNEL LENS, 1874

Historical Information:

  • Point Fermin Light was built in 1874 with lumber from California redwoods.
  • In 1941 the light was extinguished and the lantern room and gallery were removed. They were replaced by a lookout shack that remained for the next 30 years.
  • In 1972 the light was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The light fell into disuse and disrepair. A new lantern room and gallery were built in 1974.
  • The building is now the residence of the park superintendent.

Researched and written by Melissa Buckler, a Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Light House Society volunteer.
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