Fort Point Light, San Francisco, Historic lighthouse beneath Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, United States.
This 8.2-meter cast iron cylindrical tower stands atop the fortress walls of Fort Point near the entrance to San Francisco Bay.
Built in 1855 as part of a succession of three lighthouses, this maritime structure represents the third and final lighthouse constructed at this strategic location.
The lighthouse forms an integral part of Fort Point National Historic Site, illustrating the maritime and military development of the California coast in the 19th century.
Visitors can explore this historical structure through guided tours of Fort Point National Historic Site, which remains open throughout the year.
Its position directly underneath the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge creates an exceptional architectural configuration between historical maritime heritage and modern engineering.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1855
Height: 8.2 m
Made from material: cast iron
Part of: Fort Point
GPS coordinates: 37.81083,-122.47694
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:45
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