Santa Cruz (Replica)

Alternate Name(s):
Mark Abbott Memorial
Type:
Year Established:
1967
Existing:
Yes
replica lighthouse
Download:
File Type:
jpeg (image/jpeg)
Collection / Donor:

LOCATION

Location:
West Side of Entrance To Harbor
Latitude:
36° 57'05"
Longitude:
122° 01'38"
City / Town:
Santa Cruz
U.S. State:
California
Country:
United States

OWNER & ACCESS

Open to Public:
No

STRUCTURE

Fog Signal Building?:
No
Keeper's Quarters?:
No

OPTICS

Active Aid to Navigation?:
No
Private Aid:
No
USCG Access to Optics:
No
Comments:

After the loss of the original structure, the USCG had erected a wood tower and placed decommissioned Oakland Harbor Lighthouse's lantern atop. When Mark Abbot, a local, drown in 1965, his parents donated the funds to rebuild the structure in brick. It also serves as a surfing museum.

Entered by:
r.krugler
Entered Date:
Feb 08, 2024