Point Robinson Light

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Point Robinson Light in 2006 - 47th trip
Point Robinson Light in 2006 - 47th trip

Vashon, Washington

Built: 1915

Automated: 1978

Located at the east end of Maury Island, halfway between Seattle and Tacoma, this 40 foot tall octagonal brick tower is attached to a one-story fog signal building. The original fifth-order Fresnel lens is still in use. This station was originally established as a fog signal station in 1885. A 25 foot tall "post light" was added in 1887, which was replaced by a 40 foot tall wooden scaffold in 1891. On a clear day, a spectacular view of Mt. Rainier can be seen from this location.


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