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Cape Blanco, Port Orford, Oregon Lighthouse, Ceramic Drink Coaster, Barware Tile

$ 7.47

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Region of Origin: Oregon
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Type: Drink Coaster
  • Cape Blanco State Park, OR: Lt. Col. Robert Stockton Williamson
  • Condition: Good. See Photos!
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Drink Coaster, Barware, Decor, Tile: OR, Pacific Coast, PNW, Pacific Northwest
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Brand: Sunflower Creations
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Theme: Lighthouses

    Description

    Cape Blanco, Port Orford, Oregon Lighthouse, Ceramic Drink Coaster, Barware, Decor, Tile
    See photos for size
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    Reference Data:
    Cape Blanco Light is a lighthouse located on Cape Blanco, Oregon, United States in Cape Blanco State Park.
    In a deed recorded in 1867, John D. and Mary West sold the United States a 47.3-acre (19.1 ha) tract of land. The Light-House board determined that the offshore reef and islands at Cape Blanco were dangerous to maritime commerce; therefore, a lighthouse was authorized for construction.
    Over the next three years, the lighthouse was constructed under the direction of Lt. Col. Robert Stockton Williamson. Supplies were ordered and shipped to the cape. Bricks were deemed cheaper if made onsite, so a brickmaker was located and a deal was struck with Rancher Patrick Hughes for access to the required materials.
    Many keepers followed Burnap, the most notable were James Langlois and James Hughes who served as keepers for 42 and 38 years respectively. James Langlois raised a large family. James Hughes, son of neighboring rancher Patrick Hughes, raised two girls.
    For many years, Keeper Langlois requested additional housing for the station. With his large family, the Hughes family, and the other families that came and went, the duplex was just too crowded. His requests went unanswered until 1909 when Head Keepers' quarters were constructed.
    James Hughes found his own solution before the government responded. James owned land across the Sixes River from his father and quickly constructed a home for his family, moving from the lighthouse about the same time they finished additional lighthouse quarters. James continued to work at the lighthouse, commuting to assume his duties.
    Life was difficult on the cape, which experiences constant high winds during the spring and summer and severe storms in winter. The weather kept the keepers busy with continual repairs and painting. Despite the hardship, both Langlois and Hughes stayed there until retirement.
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    Surfaces may show markings and or shelf wear.  See photos.
    I usually ship on the same day or within 24 hours Monday through Saturday.  I am a U.S. based seller and getting the item to you FAST is a priority to me.  Happy to provide exact measurements, answer questions or send additional photos if requested.
    I do not use stock photos, See pictures for the actual item(s).
    Thanks!
    Returns are accepted in the original condition the item was sent in for 14 days after purchase.