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Managed by the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association (CLA Carrabelle Lighthouse Association In 1999 the U.S. Coast Guard had plans to surplus the Crooked River Lighthouse and auction it off to the highest bidder. It was at this time that the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association, Inc. (CLA) was formed by a dedicated group of local citizens with the goal of preserving, restoring, and opening the lighthouse to the public. In August 2001 the CLA, in conjunction with the City of Carrabelle, was successful in having the Lighthouse deeded to the City through the Federal Lands to Parks program. Since that time the CLA and City officials have worked to obtain funding for the restoration of this historic treasure of Florida's "Forgotten Coast." Today, the CLA's members and volunteers are devoted to the worthy cause of restoring this small piece of maritime history. Through its efforts, the CLA has received funds from the Florida Lighthouse Association, the Florida Communities Trust, and the Florida Legislature. These funds have made possible the restoration of the lighthouse and improvements to the land surrounding the lighthouse. If you would like to help continue the work of maintaining the Crooked River Lighthouse, please join the CLA or make a tax deductible donation today. CLA, P.O. BOX 373, Carrabelle, FL 32322. *The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. ChairpersonKathleen OmanVice-ChairTim Keith-LucasSecretaryMarian MorrisTreasurerAlbert KochCuratorJoan MateyManaging DirectorSteve AllenAt LargeLori DoughertyAt LargeCandice SheridanHistoriansJohn Canetta and Rodney ReevesCharter MemberBarbara RevellMedia and PRSheri WessonGift Shop AttendantsLori Gilbertson, Barbara Ryan, Donna Gander In addition to the personal profound satisfaction and the opportunity to join the community of volunteers and supporters at the Crooked River Lighthouse. Members at the Crooked River Lighthouse receive the following benefits. Free daytime tower climbs ($6 value each) plus a 10% discount on merchandise at the gift shop and full moon event tower climbs (Online reservations ONLY w/ membership code) for the term of membership: All Members can opt-in to receive a monthly email announcing upcoming events.New and renewing members will have the opportunity to complete a members-only volunteer survey indicating interest in sharing your knowledge, skills and abilities with the Crooked River Lighthouse community. Please join us and support the continued preservation of the historic Crooked River Lighthouse Tower and improvements to the park. Welcome aboard! Help protect, preserve and restore our lighthouse's heritage. All donations are tax deductible.Join us or renew andpay by checkWITH THIS FORM. Volunteers Shine the Way! (Non-Member) Cheers to our valuable volunteers! We need and value volunteers! Visit our Calendar for upcoming events.Contact us:carrabellelighthouse@gmail.comor 850-697-2732. Crooked River Lighthouse Museum Volunteers May Get a 10% discount on any items purchased in the gift shop. (Excluding consignment items) Plus, ONE FREE daytime tower climb per week. CLA Selected for U.S. Lighthouse Society Grant The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association Inc. (CLA) was recently selected to receive a $1,000 grant from theUnited States Lighthouse Societyon behalf of the Crooked River Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum. We are one of 35 lighthouses in the nation and only 4 in Florida to receive a 2021 Emergency Relief Grant from the U.S. Lighthouse Society. The grant specifically provides financial assistance for operational expenses for lighthouses due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum’s revenue and attendance were significantly impacted last year by the pandemic. Steve Allen, Board President for the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association said, “We are very grateful to the United States Lighthouse Society. These funds will help us continue to share this historic treasure with the community and
Managed by the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association (CLA The lighthouse was lit for the first time on October 28, 1895.It has stood as a beacon, guiding timber ships as well as local fishermen and oystermen through the treacherous pass between Dog and St. George Islands, along Florida's Panhandle. The Crooked River Light, also known as the Carrabelle Light, was built in 1895 to replace the Dog Island Light on Dog Island, which had been destroyed in 1875 by a hurricane. The location on the mainland allowed the light to serve as the rear range light for the channel to the west of Dog Island, used by ships in the lumber trade. The lightstation grounds originally included a house for both the Keeper and the Assistant Keeper, and several outbuildings. At first the lighthouse was painted solid dark red except for the black lantern room. Later (at then end of 1901) the lower half was painted white to offset it from the surrounding pine forest. This is the same daymark seen on the lighthouse today - the lower half white, the upper half red and a black lantern room. After being electrified in 1933, the lighthouse was automated and unmanned in 1962. In 1964 the two houses and all outbuildings were sold and removed from the site. The original 4th Order lens was removed by the Coast Guard in 1976, due to mercury leakage in the float container. The lens was replaced by a modern optic and this beacon remained in operation until the lighthouse was decommissioned. In 1995, the Crooked River Lighthouse was decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard which four years later, despite its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, had plans to surplus the lighthouse and auction it off to the highest bidder. It was at this time that the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association (CLA) was formed by a dedicated group of local citizens with the goal of preserving, restoring, and opening the lighthouse to the public. In August 2001 the CLA, in conjunction with the City of Carrabelle, was successful in having the Lighthouse deeded to the city through the Federal Lands to Parks program. Since that time the CLA and City officials have worked to obtain funding for the restoration of this historic treasure of Florida's "Forgotten Coast." The CLA's members are devoted to the worthy cause of restoring this small piece of maritime history. Through its efforts, the CLA has also received funds from the Florida Lighthouse Association, a Florida Communities Trust Land Grant, a Florida Communities Trust Restoration grant, and the Florida Legislature. These funds have been put toward restoration of the lighthouse and improvements to the land surrounding the lighthouse. An acrylic replica of the original glass Fresnel lens was installed, and the lighthouse serves as an aid to navigation once again. On February 19, 2020, the Crooked River Lighthouse’s original lens, fabricated in 1894 in Paris, France, made its way back home to Carrabelle's lighthouse! The First Keeper, James A. Williams, with Family and Friends Crooked River Lighthouse complex in the 1940s The start of the timeline of the events leading up to the construction of the Crooked River Lighthouse, really don't begin in Carrabelle, they begin about five miles out into the Bay on Dog Island. Soon after this area's first lighthouse was built on St. George Island, local mariners saw the need for a second lighthouse in a better location. This location was on Dog Island at a place to guide ships into the bay through the East Pass. Construction on the Dog Island lighthouse began in 1838 and work was completed the following year. The lighthouse stood only 3 years when a storm blew it down along with the Keeper's house.Construction began on the second Dog Island Lighthouse in 1843 and it was completed later that year. This one lasted until a fierce storm toppled it in 1851. It was rebuilt the following year and it lasted until 1873 when it met the same fate as the two previous lighthouses. About 10 years later, C
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