East Brother Island Light
East Brother Island Light, Victorian lighthouse on East Brother Island, San Rafael Bay, California
Description
East Brother Island Light is a wooden lighthouse tower on a small island in San Rafael Bay, California. It connects to a two-story Victorian keeper's house painted in ochre with white trim, with a red lantern room at the top.
History
The lighthouse was established in 1871 after ship operators requested better navigation aids for the waters around San Rafael. It became a vital station for guiding vessels safely through the region.
Culture
The lighthouse maintains its maritime heritage through guided tours, allowing visitors to learn about navigation techniques and daily keeper responsibilities from past centuries.
Practical
The island is accessible only by boat or guided tour due to its isolated location. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and limited accommodations available as an overnight bed and breakfast.
Did you know?
Two lighthouse keepers, John Stenmark and Willard Miller, each devoted twenty years of service maintaining this critical nautical installation.
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