Sugar Pine Point Light

Lighthouse in California, United States

Lighthouse

39°03′41″N 120°06′50″W / 39.061266°N 120.113971°W / 39.061266; -120.113971TowerConstructed1921 (first)Foundationmetal platformConstructionsteel pole (current)
wooden tower (first)Automated1985Height4.5 metres (15 ft)Shapepole with beacon on a platform (current)
square tower (first)Markingswhite and red daymarkPower sourcesolar power

OperatorEd Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park^[2]LightFirst lit1985 (current)^[1]Deactivated1985 (first)Focal height4 metres (13 ft)CharacteristicFl W 4s.

The Sugar Pine Point Light was a small lighthouse located on Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California, in the United States. The Lighthouse was once the highest in the nation; located at over 6,200 feet above sea level.^[3] The tower no longer stands, but a small post light marks the site. It is located within the bounds of Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park.

History

In 1921, various commercial interests lobbied for the replacement of the Rubicon Point Light with a light on Sugar Pine Point. It was suggested that the light be housed in a small frame tower similar to the one at Rubicon Point, and that the characteristic light not be changed.

The light was apparently built, but was discontinued in 1935. It was relit the following year at a cost of $590.52.

References

^ Sugar Pine Point Light Lorne’s Lighthouses. Retrieved 18 June 2016
^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of the United States: Northern California". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
^ "Tahoe Area Guard Station to Reopen". Vol. 90, no. 36. Auburn Journal. 16 May 1963. Retrieved 14 January 2024.