In 1878, the United States Congress appropriated $50,000 for a lighthouse to be built on Tillamook Head; however, after a survey was conducted, it was determined that due to the approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) hei… See more

The beacon was first lit on January 21, 1881, and was assigned with four keepers. Duty at the Tillamook Light was considered difficult due to the isolation from civilization, and the severe weather conditions. The light was ni… See more

The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1957 and replaced with a whistle buoy, having become the most expensive U.S. lighthouse to operate. The last keeper was Oswald Allik, who would later become the last head k… See more

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• Gibbs, James A.; Bert Webber (2000). Oregon's Seacoast Lighthouses. Webb Research Group. ISBN 0-936738-57-X.
• Annual Report. United States. Light-House Board. 1878.… See more