The late 1800's - The Dawn of Light on the Central Coast
View archival photographs from the early days before the turn of the century. Port Harford, Whaler Island, and the lighthouse thriving in a time when the Central Coast's sea was bustling hub of commercial shipping and transportation. Click here

The early 1900s - The Nation grows - The Ligth shines bright
The lighthouse saw many improvements during this period of history. Look through these photos to see what life was life for some of the early lighthouse keepers. Click here


The mid 1900s - America goes to War - Point San Luis guards the shores
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The late 1900s - Technology Advances - The light house goes vacant
A sad time for the lighthouse. Photos in this section show the lighthouse empty and the new automated light that eventually put an end to the era of lighthouses and lighthouse keepers.
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The Early 2000s - Lighthouse Keepers Unite - A new hope prevails
After nearly 25 years of neglect, the lighthouse begins a period of new life and renovatioin.
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