Cape Arago Lighthouse, Coos Bay, Oregon, USA

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Cape Arago Lighthouse, Coos Bay, Oregon, USA

Cape Arago Lighthouse
Description: Long before white settlers arrived in 1853, the Coos Indians lived in villages near the bay, which now bears their name. Just south of Coos Bay and 2.5 miles north of Cape Arago (originally known as Cape Gregory), is a small, detached piece of land with sheer cliffs called Chief’s Island by the Indians. The shape of the island has been aptly described as a bony right-hand fist, with an extended index finger pointing northward. It was on the tip of this finger-like extension that the first Cape Arago Lighthouse would be erected in 1866.

After the arrival of white settlers, Coos Bay soon became one of the more important harbors along the Oregon Coast. As the shipments of lumber and coal from the bay grew, so too did the need for a navigational aid to guide vessels to the bay.

Oregon’s first lighthouse was built in 1855-1856 near the mouth of the Umpqua River, twenty-five miles north of Coos Bay. However, in 1861 the overflowing river undermined the brick tower, causing it to topple. By this time, the Coos Bay area had surpassed the Umpqua River region in commercial importance, and it was decided that the interests of commerce would be better served by a new light at Cape Arago, rather than reconstructing the light at Umpqua River. Funds were allocated accordingly, and Novermber 1, 1866, the first Cape Arago Lighthouse was illuminated.

The octagonal, wrought iron tower was capped with a lantern room housing a fourth-order Fresnel lens and was supported by spindly metal legs. Located at the northern end of the island, the tower was linked via a wooden walkway to a one-and-a-half-story wooden keeper’s dwelling, constructed near the southern end of the island.

Rowboats were initially used to access the island, until a low bridge to the island was constructed in 1876. However, high seas cut short the bridge’s life after just two years, and the boats were a necessity once again.

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Cape Arago Lighthouse, Coos Bay, Oregon, USA by Cee Neuner

Jeff Notti

blue… mmmm beautiful….
so calm.. great photograph cee…..
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Jeff. Was nice to have you visit. :D
luanda

FANTASTIC capture, composition and GREAT vibriant colours! WOW! Mwah! Daniela
Cee Neuner replied

I’m so glad you enjoyed my lighthouse. Thanks so much!! :D
Martina Fagan

Lovely shot Cee
Cee Neuner replied

Hi Tina, thanks so much for commenting. I so adore it when you stop by :D
Ronjohnnj

Absolutely fantastic , great historical info too nicely done = )
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment. :D :D
Kim McClain

Excellent scene, nice shot!
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Kim. Glad you like this lighthouse :D :D
cherylc1

Awesome capture Cee~ Just gorgeous!!
Cee Neuner replied

Cheryl, I’m so glad you popped by for a visit. Thanks so much :D :D
Barry Norton

Wonderful scene, Cee
Cee Neuner replied

Barry, what a pleasure to have you pop by. Thanks!!!!
shadyuk

Beautiful Seascape Cee !
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so very much!!! :D
Kate Adams

Beautiful capture and colour!! always love lighthouses especially when they have a history. lovely work Cee!!!
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Kate. The color the day I was out there was spectacular. I’ve got some other shots of just the coast and were just as good. :D :D
trueblvr

eeeeyeah!!! Beautiful one Cee!!!
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Di for your WONDERFUL comment :D
Rany Lutz

lovely composition and color.
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Rany. Glad you like this lighthouse!!!
bubbleblue

beautiful scene
Cee Neuner replied

Hi Joy, glad you like this capture. Thanks so much for comment :D
kkphoto1

Lovely seascape Cee.
Cee Neuner replied

Hello, Kay!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for the comment :D
annalisa56

Gorgeous !!!
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Annalisa. Always a pleasure to have you pop by :D
Janie Oliver

absolutely lovely.
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Janie for your comment. :D :D
Maureen Maliha

beautiful work, Cee. ;-)
Cee Neuner replied

Hi Maureen…Are you settling in a bit now. I sure do miss you around. You always make my day so much cheerier. :D Thanks for stopping by!!!
Antanas

amazing view
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so very much Antanas!!
toriyule

beautiful view,capture
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so very much Tori. I’m so glad you joined our group!!! :D
sfmilner

Greetings Cee; Post Card perfect, beautifully done.
steve
Cee Neuner replied

I like that…Post Card Perfect. Thanks so much Steve!!!
nishagandhi

beautiful!!
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so very much!!!
Shelley Warbrooke

Looks like a gorgeous place Cee, great capture!
Cee Neuner replied

Shelley you are so kind. Thanks so much :D :D
Munggo

Absolutely fantastic Cee
Cee Neuner replied

Hi Steve, thanks so much for commenting :D
valzart

A beautiful capture sweetheART nature is such a joy ;} happy hippy hugglez
Cee Neuner replied

Nature surprises me everytime I get my camera out. Thanks so much :D
CanDuCreations

Lovely work with beautiful blue tones
Cee Neuner replied

Hello Thea…thanks so much!!! :D
LoneAngel

great shot
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Angel :D :D
Pam Moore

This is a stunning shot Cee. Love the blues! Nice… :-))
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Pam for such a lovely comment :D :D
biddumy

I love lighthouses and this is a beautiful image plus history!!!
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so very much for your lovely comment. I’m so glad that you stopped by for a visit :D :D
Debbie Meyers

Beautiful view.
Cee Neuner replied

Hello Debbie, so glad you like this lighthouse!! :D
brimellor1

Fabulous image!! Great history!!
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much Brian :D :D
Uwe Rothuysen

Excellent shoot Cee!
You’ve my full admiration for your beautiful captures and for the detailed Informations you addet.
Cee Neuner replied

Hi Uwe…thanks so very much for your wonderful comment :D :D
kathy s gillen...

beautiful with such great depth
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment. :D
JUSTART

great shot
Cee Neuner replied

So glad you like this lighthouse :D :D Thanks so much for commenting :D
Evita

♥ Beautiful capture !! :D ♥
Cee Neuner replied

Hello Evita, I’m so glad you like this lighthouse shot. Thanks so much!!!
toriyule

beautiful!
Cee Neuner replied

Tori, thanks so much for your comment.
seawhisper

truly breathtaking view :)
Cee Neuner replied

Thank you so very much for commenting. I’m so glad that you dropped by for a visit :D
Chappy

great shot and nice dof Cee

Fred
Cee Neuner replied

Thanks Fred for your wonderful comment. :D
Savannahh

Oregon is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the spectacular scenery!
Cee Neuner replied

Can you tell I kind of like Oregon :D :D Thanks for commenting!!!
starikarp

nice shot.
Cee Neuner replied

So glad you like this lighthouse shot. Thanks so much for your comment :D
Heloisa Castro

fantastic capture
Cee Neuner replied

Thank you so very much for your wonderful comment on my lighthouse!!! :D