1650-8. Light-House Establishment. Specifications for a Fourth-Order Light-House and Keeper’s Dwelling at Entrance to The Straits of Karquines, California. August 1872.
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1650-8. Light-House Establishment. Specifications for a Fourth-Order Light-House and Keeper’s Dwelling at Entrance to The Straits of Karquines, California. August 1872.
1650-8. Light-House Establishment. Specifications for a Fourth-Order Light-House and Keeper’s Dwelling at Entrance to The Straits of Karquines, California. August 1872. [Washington, DC]: GPO, 1872. 6 x 9″. 22 pages. K[C]arquinez Strait Lighthouse was approximately 20 miles inland from the mouth of the San Francisco Bay near Vallejo, California. The United States Lighthouse Board later realized that a light positioned offshore near the junction of the strait and river would better serve navigation in the area. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1951 and an automated beacon and fog signal were placed on the pier. After years of neglect, which included the smashing of the lens by vandals, the building was saved by investors who moved the residence to the Glen Cove Marina in Vallejo, California. Included are specifications for the excavation and grading, brick-work, cut stone, plastering, floor, drains, carpenter’s work, oil room, iron work and more. Also includes fold-out proposal, bidding, agreement forms, etc. This pamphlet originally accompanied a set of drawings (not present). Complete, wraps present, chipped and some soiling, worn at spine but still unusually good condition. Rare important booklet. (VG-). $125.