Long Beach Light, Harbor lighthouse in Long Beach, California, US.
Description
Long Beach Light is a concrete rectangular tower with a flat roof supported by six columns at the entrance to Long Beach Harbor. The structure stands about 13 meters tall and was designed to guide vessels safely through the waterway regardless of weather or time of day.
History
The lighthouse was built in 1949, replacing an older skeletal tower with a modern automated facility. The new construction employed advanced navigation technology of the post-war period.
Culture
This structure represents the transition from traditional lighthouse architecture to modern maritime navigation, marking a shift in coastal infrastructure design.
Practical
The lighthouse sits directly at the harbor entrance and is visible from the waterfront promenade or from a boat. Early morning or late afternoon light works best for viewing and photography from available vantage points.
Did you know?
The installation powers itself through diesel generators that operate the light system and a radiobeacon for navigation. This self-sufficiency keeps the beacon functioning reliably independent of shore-based power infrastructure.
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