Point Sur

by Carol O'Neil

Overview

Point Sur Lightstation was carved out of solid volcanic rock more than a century ago. When the light was turned on in 1889, no towns or roads were nearby to support the four families that lived atop the giant "moro" rock located just offshore in Big Sur, California. These vintage images tell the story of Pt. Sur Lightstation with its state-of-the-art lighthouse and fog signal system, and the lightkeepers and their families who kept it operating until 1974. The remote location and treacherous coast were constant adversaries. Today, Pt. Sur's lighthouse is automated. The vacant lightstation buildings are a ghost town that reminds us of our proud maritime heritage and the hearty souls who helped light the way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738520940
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	06/10/2003
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Carol O'Neil is a volunteer and the historian for Pt. Sur State Historic Park. She writes extensively about Pt. Sur and its history. Her historic fiction book for children, Adventures at Pt. Sur, was published in 2002. She lives in Monterey and is actively involved in historic preservation issues.