>> Click to enlarge << The beacon from the fourth order lens at West ... Photo by: Jamie Thomas

Ownership of West Point Lighthouse in Seattle Washington was officially transferred from the United States Coast Guard to the City of Seattle in ceremonies held at the lighthouse.

>> Click to enlarge << Stories differ on whether this is the original ... Photo by: Bruce Robie

The lighthouse, built in 1881, is a near duplicate of Point No Point Lighthouse, which is located in Washington State. West Point Lighthouse is located in Discovery Park, which is managed by the Seattle Parks & Recreation Department.

>> Click to enlarge << Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels addresses the audience ... Photo by: Bruce Robie

>> Click to enlarge << Although a number of groups applied for ownership ... Photo by: Bruce Robie