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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:

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Point Montara Light Station

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good

none

55'

Red barn & tank house on hill, also flag staff.

Lamp post is white

Light is on post in ground - detached

Seacoast for general navigation.

none

Post anchored with cross braces & set in ground 4'

mostly clay

Grass

Post lantern is made of light structural steel covered with galv. iron & is set on concrete base. Floor is about 3' 8" above ground & is reached by steps. Door is hung from top.

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

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