Admiralty Head Lighthouse Tower
by Cheryl Rose
Title
Admiralty Head Lighthouse Tower
Artist
Cheryl Rose
Medium
Photograph - Photography/digital Painting
Description
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Admiralty Head Lighthouse sits on the bluff overlooking Admiralty Inlet - part of the "Triangle of Fire" during WWI. The lighthouse is part of Fort Casey State Park near Coupeville, Washington. In 1858 the United States purchased 10 acres (40,000 m) of land costing $400 for the location of the lighthouse. The original lighthouse was completed during the months just prior to the Civil War and was among the West's earliest navigational aids. It had a fourth order Fresnel lens, and the light could be seen sixteen miles away. This light welcomed Puget Sound marine traffic to Admiralty Inlet. In 1890, with construction of the fort to protect Admiralty Inlet, the light was relocated, relinquishing the building and site to the U.S. Army. The original Red Bluff wooden lighthouse was demolished to make room for soldiers and guns in Fort Casey. The replacement lighthouse, constructed of brick and stucco, was built in 1903 but was discontinued in 1922. It was the last brick lighthouse designed by renowned German architect Carl Leick. During its later occupancy by the Army, the lighthouse was used as a training facility for the K-9 dog program. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1922, and the lantern moved to the New Dungeness Lighthouse in 1927. The 30 foot (9 m) tall lighthouse has since been restored by the Washington State Parks and is sponsored by the "Lighthouse Environmental Program"(LEP), a collaborative function between Washington State University's Extension Office and local environmental programs. Admiralty Head Lighthouse is open to the public throughout the year.
This is an original fine art photograph that has been digitally painted.
HONORS:
Top Finisher in FAA's Happy New Year contest, 1/5/2016
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December 9th, 2016
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Comments (29)
Cheryl Rose
Thank you to the buyer from Arlington, WA who purchased a print of my "Admiralty Head Lighthouse Tower." I am honored to share this work with you. I love lighthouses and hope this one brings you much enjoyment!
Faith Burns
Congratulations!!! I'm new to this, so it's exciting to see someone get a sale. Good luck for many more!
Connie Handscomb
Great textures! They accentuate the solidity of this structure & evoke a sense of strength & safety. When I was growing up, I used to imagine how neat it would be to live in a lighthouse...{like a fairytale princess in her turret tower? maybe? ..oh, yes, Cinderella had her dreams, Lol ...} ; Sending you sunshine today, Cheryl 😘:))
Cheryl Rose replied:
Thank you so kindly, Connie! We could have been great friends. I wanted to live in a lighthouse, too! lol. I got your sunshine and am sending some back to you! :)
Randol Burns
Cheryl, I can easily see this secluded place with all its beauty a lighthouse has, as a small artist's studio. Wonderful. F/L
Cheryl Rose replied:
Oh, yes, Randol, the lighthouse would be a wonderful studio with inspirational views of the sea and land! Glad you got that feeling from this image! Thank you!
RC DeWinter
No, I meant to say pinning this lovely work,,,LOL...I need a rest
Cheryl Rose replied:
Thank you, Gina! So appreciated! You made me laugh. I often forget to click "Reply" and have to go back. :))
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