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Umpqua Lighthouse 2
The Umpqua Lighthouse first became operational in 1857 but was built in an area prone to flooding. The first lighthouse eventually came crashing down and the site was abandoned as a lighthouse location. Cape Arago lighthouse was built in its place and it wasn't until 1888 that funded were appropriated to replace the original lighthouse in a more secure location. The new lighthouse stands 65 feet tall with a stunning first order lens. Today Douglas County manages the lighthouse and public tours where one of only a handful of first order freshnel lens remain operational.
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- © 2018 Maria Struss Photography
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- LIGHTHOUSES & BRIDGES