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The station continued operations for more than 80 years with only minor changes. The steam fog signal system was replaced with a compressed air system in about 1915 and the kerosene lamp in the tower was replaced with an electric light in 1933. During World War II, a radio listening station was built in front of the lighthouse and a second duplex was built just east of the original double dwelling. In 1961 the original double dwelling was replaced with a modern wood-frame duplex. It was reported that the Coast Guard simply pushed the original building over the cliff and into the ocean with a bulldozer. In 1969 the Fresnel lens was retired and replaced by an automated electric light. In 1974 the Coast Guard closed the station. After much work, in 1992, the Port San Luis Harbor District received the 30-acre site from the Federal Government with the requirement that the station be restored and opened to the public. In 1995, the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers non-profit corporation was formed to take on this responsibility. < BACK |