Eureka California Old Humboldt Lighthouse Real Photo Postcard
The Old Humboldt Lighthouse, commissioned in 1856, served as a crucial navigational aid for vessels entering Humboldt Bay, California. Its construction was prompted by the increasing maritime traffic associated with the California Gold Rush and the burgeoning timber industry in the region, providing a much-needed guide along a rugged and often foggy coast.
Decommissioned in 1892 when the Table Bluff Lighthouse assumed its duties, the original structure fell into disrepair, as evidenced by its dilapidated state in this postcard, likely captured in the early 20th century. Its abandonment reflects the shifting needs of coastal navigation and the impermanence of even vital infrastructure once superseded by new technology or location.
Decommissioned in 1892 when the Table Bluff Lighthouse assumed its duties, the original structure fell into disrepair, as evidenced by its dilapidated state in this postcard, likely captured in the early 20th century. Its abandonment reflects the shifting needs of coastal navigation and the impermanence of even vital infrastructure once superseded by new technology or location.
