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Cape Saint Elias Lighthouse
Early 1900's
Congress approved the construction of a light station at Cape St. Elias in October of 1913, appropriating $115,000 for the construction. Construction began in 1915, and a third order Fresnel lens was installed. It was completed in 1916 and was the second such facility in Alaska.
Site connection to the National Historic Preservation Act
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. U.S. Coast Guard issued a 30 year lease to the Cape St. Elias Lightkeepers Association following procedures in Section 106.
Read aloud by the Juneau Community Charter School 4/5 grade class.
For more information:
Cape St Elias Lightkeepers Association Website
