Key West Lighthouse

The Key West Lighthouse is located in Key West, Florida. The first Key West lighthouse was a 65-foot (20 m) tower completed in 1825. It had 15 lamps in 15-inch (380 mm) reflectors.

Key West Lighthouse
Key West Lighthouse
LocationWhiteheads Point in Key West, Florida
Coordinates24.55064°N 81.80088°W / 24.55064; -81.80088
Tower
Foundation"Natural emplaced"
ConstructionBrick
Automated1915
Height73 feet (22 m)
ShapeConical
Light
First lit1849
Deactivated1969
Lens13 Argand lamps with 21-inch (530 mm) reflectors
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