NEWPORT, Oregon— Construction crews will use a crane to lift the approximately 11,000-pound lantern and return it to the top of the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse as part of the final stages of an exterior restoration 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11.
The lighthouse, built in 1871, is the only wooden lighthouse still intact on the Oregon Coast, and it’s the last example in the state of the combined lighthouse and living quarters. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department operates and maintains hundreds of historic buildings across the state including the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse.
Crews plan to lift the lantern around 11 a.m. It is expected to take about an hour. The lighthouse will reopen to the public at the end of August when restoration is complete.
Event: Lantern returning to the top of the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Date: 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11
Location: Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site in Newport
Project: The $1.8 million restoration included repairs to the roof framing, chimney, brick foundation, lantern, siding, doors and windows as well as a new roof and complete exterior paint to protect the more than 150-year-old structure.
Parking is available in the public parking area, which provides a clear view of the lighthouse. No access will be allowed in the construction zone unless arranged in advance.
