http://kennewickrealestateblog.com/about-that-kennewick-lighthouse/ Life and living in Kennewick, Washington, by Cari and Matt McGee Wed, 04 May 2011 02:56:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://kennewickrealestateblog.com/about-that-kennewick-lighthouse/comment-page-1/#comment-981 Jan Cooper Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:48:11 +0000 http://kennewickrealestateblog.com/?p=258#comment-981 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. 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.

]]> http://kennewickrealestateblog.com/about-that-kennewick-lighthouse/comment-page-1/#comment-752 Dean Fri, 14 May 2010 17:45:26 +0000 http://kennewickrealestateblog.com/?p=258#comment-752 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. 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.

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