Key West lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Key West, United States
The brick lighthouse structure stands 70 feet tall, featuring white-painted walls and a black lantern room at its summit.
Built in 1848 to replace the original 1825 tower destroyed by a hurricane, the lighthouse guided ships through the Florida Keys for over 120 years.
Barbara Mabrity served as the lighthouse keeper for 32 years after her husband's death, maintaining the beacon through numerous storms and challenges.
Visitors can climb 88 steps to reach the observation deck, which provides views of Key West and the surrounding waters from 100 feet above sea level.
The lighthouse museum displays the first-order Fresnel lens from Sombrero Key Lighthouse, showcasing the technology that guided maritime navigation.
Location: Monroe County
Location: Key West
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 24.55060,-81.80070
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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