About That Kennewick Lighthouse
Jan 29, 2010 Kennewick Sights
There are quite a few things in this world that I don’t like/don’t understand -
- why my husband bites his nails
- why my son nibbles on paper
- why Jo married Professor Bhaer instead of Laurie, like she should have
- why people include raspberry in chocolate-based desserts
but the big one, and the subject of this post, is the Kennewick Lighthouse -
They say this is the first lighthouse built in the U.S. since 1962. That’s right, the first in almost half a century. Gee, could it be because there is no reason to build one?
(photo taken earlier this month)
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May 14th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Why build a modest (and yes, by comparison it is modest) lighthouse in a park, on a point of land, in a major river? Perhaps as a reminder to our society, that finds itself screaming full speed into the future, that there was a time when lighthouses, and the people that tended them, were a critical part of our maritime travel. Without them, the expansion and commerce in many areas would not have occured in the times it did. It is a reminder to the young, born after lighthouse automation, that these historic stuctures were significant. Plain and simple, they saved lives. Though not used today in the manner of old, they are still magnificent structures. We embrace them as we would a civil war fort or great steam locomotive. I personally think it will make a wonderful addition to the park that will be a draw to visitors. And visitors spend money, and some buy homes. I think a positive image for the Tri-Cities should be welcomed and embraced. In a few months, visit the park in the evening. Sit on a bench and watch the light. You will discover a peacefulness about it. A sense of security. Thank you. Dean Carter – Volunteer Lightkeeper – New Dungeness Lightstation – Sequim, WA.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Hooray & Amen to Dean Carter. Having visited over 300 lighthouses (& climbed many), I find them to be a wonderful reminder of times past before electricity & iPads. Why should we remember those times? Because it’s history, & to appreciate where we are now, we need to be reminded of where we’ve been. Besides, they look cool. Can’t wait to visit this one. Jan Cooper, lover of all things lighthouse, Spokane.