West Point Lighthouse Acquisition Celebration, Seattle WA - October 12, 2005  
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On October 12 2005, ownership of the 1881 West Point Light Station on Shilshole Bay was transferred to the city of Seattle. The transfer of the Lighthouse in Discovery Park was governed by the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000. The purpose of the NLPA is to turn over former Coast Guard stations to organizations that can preserve and open them to the public. (Photos by Bruce Robie)

West Point Lighthouse in Seattle's Discovery Park -12oct05-
West Point Lighthouse in Seattle's Discovery Park
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The West Point Light Station Acquisition ceremony was attended by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels (far left), Rear Admiral Richard Houck-Commander 13th Coast Guard District United States Coast Guard (second from right) and Councilmembers from Seattle and King County.
The West Point Light Station Acquisition ceremony was attended by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels (far left), Rear Admiral Richard Houck-Commander 13th Coast Guard District United States Coast Guard (second from right) and Councilmembers from Seattle and King County.
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Seattle Mayor, Greg Nickels addresses the crowd attending the Lighthouse Acquisition Celebration at West Point.
Seattle Mayor, Greg Nickels addresses the crowd attending the Lighthouse Acquisition Celebration at West Point.
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Mayor Nickels signs the ceremonial deed, transferring the 123-year-old lighthouse and light station buildings to the city of Seattle. In 2003, the city applied to the National Park Service for transfer of ownership of the lighthouse.
Mayor Nickels signs the ceremonial deed, transferring the 123-year-old lighthouse and light station buildings to the city of Seattle. In 2003, the city applied to the National Park Service for transfer of ownership of the lighthouse.
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Seattle Mayor Nickels and USCG Rear Admiral Houck display the plaque signifying the transfer of West Point light station to the city of Seattle. Nineteen groups had applied for ownership of the light station.
Seattle Mayor Nickels and USCG Rear Admiral Houck display the plaque signifying the transfer of West Point light station to the city of Seattle. Nineteen groups had applied for ownership of the light station.
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WLA member Charles Sablan (far left), had an integral role in the successful acquisition of West Point Light Station for the city of Seattle. Key speakers at the acquisition ceremony included USCG Rear Admiral Richard Houck and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels.
WLA member Charles Sablan (far left), had an integral role in the successful acquisition of West Point Light Station for the city of Seattle. Key speakers at the acquisition ceremony included USCG Rear Admiral Richard Houck and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels.
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Harkening back to a by-gone era of Light Keeping, the
Harkening back to a by-gone era of Light Keeping, the "inspector" (USCG), makes his way to West Point Lighthouse... West Point Lighthouse Acquisition Celebration, Oct.12 2005.
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"Light Keeper" Charles Sablan unlocks West Point lighthouse for the "inspection." The Coast Guard "inspector" declared the light to be in ship shape!
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A contingent of US Coast Guard personnel attended the West Point Lighthouse Acquisition Celebration, at Discovery Park. Oct.12 2005.
A contingent of US Coast Guard personnel attended the West Point Lighthouse Acquisition Celebration, at Discovery Park. Oct.12 2005.
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