The Old Lighthouse On Vashon Island Oregon

The Point Robinson Lighthouse is one of the more popular things to do on Vashon Island by not only those visiting the island, but for residents as well. Just a simple Google search can show you how popular the Point Robinson Lighthouse is for amateur and professional photographers alike. No matter what time of day or during what season, the lighthouse always has a certain appeal to it. Surrounded by a quaint pebble beach not usually found on the island, with the traditional driftwood protection from the tides of Puget Sound. The Park Department often offers tours and a quick History Lesson to the Point Robinson Lighthouse if you make it at just the right time. Point Robinson Park is considered to be one of the jewels of Vashon Island. The Island’s first fog signal was built here in 1885, along with Quarters A, a barn and a chicken coop. Quarters B was constructed in 1908, and the oil house was added in 1913. The Point Robinson Lighthouse was built in 1914 by the U.S. Bureau of Lighthouses and is still a working lighthouse. You can see the Fresnel lens in action during one of Captain Wubbold’s (USCG, ret.) insightful lighthouse tours. Point Robinson Park is considered to be one of the jewels of Vashon Island. The Island’s first fog signal was built here in 1885, along with Quarters A, a barn and a chicken coop. Quarters B was constructed in 1908, and the oil house was added in 1913. The Point Robinson Lighthouse was built in 1914 by the U.S. Bureau of Lighthouses and is still a working lighthouse. You can see the Fresnel lens in action during one of Captain Wubbold’s (USCG, ret.) insightful lighthouse tours. Point Robinson Park is considered to be one of the jewels of Vashon Island. The Island’s first fog signal was built here in 1885, along with Quarters A, a barn and a chicken coop. Quarters B was constructed in 1908, and the oil house was added in 1913. The Point Robinson Lighthouse was built in 1914 by the U.S. Bureau of Lighthouses and is still a working lighthouse. You can see the Fresnel lens in action during one of Captain Wubbold’s (USCG, ret.) insightful lighthouse tours. Vashon Park District acquired the property in 1997 from the U.S. Coast Guard. The buildings were in serious need of maintenance, and with the help of the volunteer group, The Keepers of Point Robinson, they all have been renovated, and the two historic Keepers’ Quarters are now vacation rentals. The income from these rentals helps us maintain the park. The Keepers operate a small gift shop on the grounds that provides funding for their contribution to the park’s upkeep. Visit If You Can!!
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