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Umpqua River Lighthouse

1020 Lighthouse Rd, Winchester Bay, OR 97467, USA

Name and Location

The Umpqua River Lighthouse is a private aid to navigation located at 1020 Lighthouse Rd, Winchester Bay, OR 97467, USA.

2. Construction and History

The Umpqua River Lighthouse was built in unknown, making it an important part of the region's maritime heritage. As an official aid to navigation (LLNR 620/9220), the lighthouse has played a crucial role in guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Umpqua River Lighthouse stands out with its distinctive white conical shape, made of concrete. The tower is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its builders, who designed it to withstand the harsh marine conditions of the Pacific Northwest.

4. Light and Navigation

  • * Height: unknown
  • * Focal height: unknown
  • * Light range: unknown
  • * Light characteristic: unknown

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site through guided tours, which provide insight into the region's maritime heritage.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands out amidst the surrounding landscape of Winchester Bay.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

8. Technical and Operational Details

9. Further Information

  • * Latitude: 43.6623033
  • * Longitude: -124.198504
  • * Map Link: [Insert map link]
  • * Heritage Status: The Umpqua River Lighthouse is recognized for its historical significance and has been preserved as a museum.
  • * Nearby Attractions:
    • + Reedsport Museum
    • + Winchester Bay Marina

Details

NameUmpqua River Lighthouse
CityWinchester Bay
CountryUsa
Coordinates43.6623033, -124.198504
Websitehttps://umpquavalleymuseums.org/museums/umpqua-river-lighthouse/
Year of construction1920
Historic significancepart of the region's maritime heritage
Storiestestimony of the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its builders
Architectural styleconical concrete tower
Construction materialconcrete
Tower height24.999
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsconverted to a museum
Access descriptionguided tours
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionstriking feature amidst the surrounding landscape
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractionsReedsport Museum, Winchester Bay Marina
Light characteristicinsert light characteristic
Automatedfalse