Friday, October 21, 2011

Yaquina Head light house

Yesterday we drove down to Newport, OR to see the two Yaquina head light houses. The original one was only in service for three years as the light was not far enough out in the bay and was rebuilt about a mile and a half north.The first one was built in 1873.

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It has been restore by the local historical society and the Corp of Engineers. Very unusual as the light is built into the house for the light keeper and his family.

The new one has also been restored, but the house and all of the outbuildings have been destroyed. Spectacular view of the coast.

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 Yaquina Head lighthouse 013and downYaquina Head lighthouse 007The original light was oil and was very hard to keep clean because of all of the soot…Yaquina Head lighthouse 008Yaquina Head lighthouse 014Yaquina Head lighthouse 015Yaquina Head lighthouse 018Yaquina Head lighthouse 023Yaquina Head lighthouse 025Yaquina Head lighthouse 034Yaquina Head lighthouse 035this is the bridge on the south side of Newport and some pictures of the fishing fleet

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and some crab potsYaquina Head lighthouse 040

There are thousands of these pots in this area alone

Today we are moving about two miles south.

love to ya

Jim and Linda

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