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Condition at this date:

Shape of tower in plan:

Form of tower:

Height from base to ventilator ball:

Height of focal plane
above mean high water:

Background of lighthouse as seen from sea:

Color of tower:

Color of tower/ how produced:

Tower connection:

Object for navigation:

Building materials:

General desc:

Wall thickness at base:

Wall thickness at parapet:

Diameter at base:

Diameter at parapet:

Kind of stairway and steps:

Number of landings:

Size of glass:

Number of windows and size of sash:

Number of doors:

Kind of foundation and depth below surface:

Character of soil surrounding the lighthouse:

Soil susceptibility:

Misc remarks:

Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Pedras Blancas Light Station - 1910

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1st class in every respect

polygonal

conical

100'

141'

rolling ground, low hills near by Coast Range Mts. 5 mi distant

white, black trim

whitewash & paint

detached

general navigating purposes

brick & cast iron

4' 10"

18"

inside dia. 24'

12' 2"

cast iron half spiral from landing to landing

7 1/4" x 13" - 11" x 12"

8 - 2' 6.5" x 18"; 6 - 3' 1.5" x 2' 3/4"

1 in base, 7' x 46", 1 at watchroom floor leading onto balcony

concrete on solid rock.

rock near base of tower, sandy soil over bal of res. covered w/ veg.

trees & common crops could be grown over entire area of reservation.

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Premises | Lantern and Fixtures | Ventilators and Watchroom | Illuminating Apparatus | Closets and Storerooms

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