Garden Key Lighthouse
 Photo: Stan Beckstrom |
Active: Yes Characteristics: Red and white flashing light (originally); Current: flashing white every 6 seconds with 1 red sector Height: 82 feet DayMark: White dwelling on brown pile foundation with black lantern History: Constructed in 1886. First Lighted November 1, 1886. Lens: Original: Fourth-order revolving Fresnel lens (1886). Fourth-order Fresnel lens (1889). Present: Solar-powered 250mm lantern. Focal Plane: 66 feet. Construction: Architect and Builder unknown. House-style lighthouse on iron screwpiles constructed of wood and iron. Operated by: United States Coast Guard Location: 43 miles west of Key West Visit Status: Accessible by boat Facilities: None, no handicap access Visitor Info: Accessible by boat only out of Key West Back to Lighthouse List> |