The West Point Light Station in Discovery Park is under wraps as it undergoes restoration.
Due to high moisture content the lighthouse and the two light keepers cottages are deteriorating. The exterior restoration is expected to begin soon and should take a couple of months to finish. The lighthouse exterior will then be refinished with a special mineral coating to protect the lighthouse and allow moisture trapped inside to escape.
When refinished, it will be white with dark trim and a red roof. After finishing this phase work will begin on the window glazing and roofing around the lens.
Discovery Park staff member Anne Bentley and Seattle Parks representative Charles Ng worked to obtain Capital Grant funding of $300,000 last year to complete the lighthouse work and start on the cottages if funds allow.
Thanks to Discovery Park Newsletter editor Mike Greenstein. If you would like to receive the newsletter, click here and scroll down to the sign up box. The newsletter is sent out bi-monthly at the beginning of February, April, June, August, October, and December. (Photos courtesy Seattle Parks and Recreation)
3 responses so far ↓
1 VictoriaAFI // Feb 9, 2010 at 7:50 am
I had my 10th birthday party there. My friends' family lived there and I was happy to have it right there. It's a wonderful place and I'm glad they're restoring it.
2 Tim Flanagan // Feb 9, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Great pictures! Thanks for passing them along.
3 paulinebarrett // Feb 10, 2010 at 11:15 am
As I helped research, compile, and write the Historical Structures Report for WEst Point Light Station I learned stories of this 5-acre site that are part of Puget Sound's ancient and recent history. I hope the stories are told as part of Seattle Park & Rec's plan for this project.
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