By Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen San Diego has a new lighthouse, sort of! The leggy iron tower that has stood beckoning ships at the lower tip of Point Loma since 1891 has undergone full restoration. Now the old rust bucket is in good standing for another century. And just in time. Straightening a three-degree tilt of the upper two sections and rooting out layers … Continue reading Standing Straight
Our very own VIPs Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen were interviewed by KPBS as they prepared the Old Point Loma Lighthouse for Open Tower Day tomorrow, November 15. If you want to watch the video and read the transcript, it is available here. Continue reading Twin Sisters Keep Historic Point Loma Lighthouse Shining Bright
Open Tower Day was scheduled for this Wednesday, 22 March. However, the forecast is calling for a 90% chance of rain, and it appears it may be pretty heavy. For safety reasons, and to protect our historic lighthouse, we will be postponing Open Tower Day to Wednesday, 19 April 2017. However, visitors who come this Wednesday will still be able to participate in special activities. … Continue reading Open Tower Day Postponed
In our mission to preserve and protect America’s cultural and historical resources, the National Park Service maintains over 27,000 significant structures. Carrying out this important task, the Preservation and Skills Training Program (PAST) mentors NPS personnel on preservation techniques, theories, and methods. Here at Cabrillo National Monument, Chief of Maintenance, Charles Schultheis, and the PAST team work diligently to preserve our park’s historic and military … Continue reading Preservation and Skills Training Program (PAST)
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