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Mukilteo Lighthouse

Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St, Mukilteo, WA 98275, USA

Name and Location

The Mukilteo Lighthouse, also known locally as the Mukilteo Light, is located at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St, Mukilteo, WA 98275, USA.

2. Construction and History

The Mukilteo Lighthouse was built in 1906 to serve as a aid to navigation for ships traveling along the Puget Sound. The structure has been continuously lit since its construction and operates 24 hours a day.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is an octagonal white tower with a red roof, attached to a white square building.

4. Light and Navigation

The Mukilteo Lighthouse emits a white light every 30 seconds, with a range of 12 miles (19 kilometers). The light's characteristic is Fl (3) W.15s, indicating three flashes followed by a 15-second pause. Additionally, the lighthouse features a horn that sounds one blast every 30 seconds.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Mukilteo Lighthouse during daylight hours year-round. The surrounding park also features walking trails, picnic areas, and scenic views of the Puget Sound.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated near the town of Mukilteo in Snohomish County, Washington State, USA, at 47.9487574° N latitude and -122.3062081° W longitude.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 for its significance as a maritime aid and as an example of early 20th-century lighthouse design. It is managed by the Mukilteo Historical Society, which operates the site as a museum and offers guided tours.

9. Further Information

The Mukilteo Lighthouse Museum is open to visitors, offering insights into its history and significance. National Park Service: National Register of Historic Places; Mukilteo Historical Society: Mukilteo Lighthouse Museum; Wikipedia: en:Mukilteo Light.

Details

NameMukilteo Lighthouse
CityMukilteo
CountryUsa
Coordinates47.9487574, -122.3062081
Websitehttps://mukilteohistorical.org/
Year of construction1906
Historic significancesignificant as a maritime aid and as an example of early 20th-century lighthouse design
Storiesa aid to navigation for ships traveling along the Puget Sound
Architectural styleoctagonal white tower with a red roof, attached to a white square building
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionvisitors can access the lighthouse during daylight hours year-round
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionscenic views of the Puget Sound
Guided tourstrue
Facilitieswalking trails, picnic areas
Opening hoursdaylight hours year-round
Nearby attractionsMukilteo Historical Society Museum
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Light range12
Automatedfalse