East Brother Light Station

 lighthouse, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, 1874_construction, historic landmark

1900 Stenmark Drive
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 233-2385
www.ebls.org/

The lighthouse was opened in 1874 and automated in 1969. The former keeper's house began operating as a bed and breakfast in 1980 and offers guests an expensive and elegant getaway. Day visitors may come to the island for a small fee to hang out and enjoy the vistas, but must provide their own transportation.

www.montagues.org/ebls/ebls.html
www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=70

Historical Information:

Built in 1873, the East Brother Light Station station consists of three, white, wooden victorian buildings: A turreted light tower with living quarters, a boat house engine room, and a combined shop and storage building. From 1874 until it was automated in 1969, the light was manned by men of the Lighthouse Service.

The reason for automating the installation was primarily economy. Secondarily it was for the purpose of eliminating undesirable, isolated duty stations. This light is considered isolated because of a complete lack of modern amenities such as schools, hospitals, churches, supermarkets and department stores which are readily available on the mainland. The short distance from the shore has little bearing on the cost of supporting a manned unit which must be supplied by vessels.

National Register of Historic Places #71000138