Finding History

East Brother is the oldest wood-frame lighthouse on the West Coast still fully operational and still in its historic configuration with functioning equipment. It was one of a group of twelve lighthouses similar but unique in design, built in California during the early 1870’s. At the time it was built, it provided both a light and roof signal to guide boats ferrying mail, passengers, and freight between San Francisco and various island ports.

Designation:
• National Historic Site (71000138)
• State Historical Site (951)
Visited: 05/26/2019
Location: Map
Website: www.ebls.org