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Review:
Guard Island Lighthouse was first constructed in 1904 as a 34-foot wooden tower, which deteriorated soon after due to harsh weather conditions. The dilapidated tower was replaced in 1924 by a single-story tower made out of reinforced concrete. The lighthouse was a guiding light for many fishermen, as the area had previously destroyed countless vessels with its dense fog and shallow inlets. Today, visitors can see the structure, which has since then been added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is a marvelous sight to see and an important aspect of Ketchikan’s history.
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