CABRILLO
Administrative History
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PHOTOGRAPHS
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Plate V. The old Point Loma lighthouse,
under the jurisdiction of the War Department from 1913 to 1933, was used
as a concession stand and an Army radio station before being abandoned.
Courtesy Cabrillo National Monument.
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Plate VI. In 1935, $38,000 was allotted
by the National Park Service to repair the lighthouse and improve the
surrounding grounds. Courtesy National Park Service.
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Plate VII. With the restoration complete
in late 1935, the lighthouse stood ready to welcome visitors.
Courtesy National Park Service.
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Plate VIII. On September 28, 1935, a
plaque dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was unveiled by the
Portuguese minister to the United States. The ceremony was held at the
newly restored lighthouse. Courtesy Cabrillo National Monument.
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Last Updated: 02-Mar-2005
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