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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Destruction Island Light Station - 1892

Premises page 1 of 2

33.42 acres

light loam

80'

none

Landing platform is built upon rock ledges above high water, & material is landed by derrick with hoisting engine.

Landing platform reached by tramway & is distant about 550' from tower.

By lighthouse tender from Astoria, or by land to within 20 miles, thence by canoe paddled
by Indians.

None in the country

20 miles

none

An indian with canoe can sometimes be hired to convey passengers, if weather permits.

Tower

January 1, 1892

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