The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse in Newport will get a full exterior restoration in 2025.
Built in 1871, it’s the only wooden lighthouse still intact on the Oregon Coast, and it’s the last example in the state of the combined lighthouse and living quarters.
The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse served mariners for only a few short years before it was decommissioned in favor of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse in 1874.
The lighthouse will close temporarily for restoration from Jan. 1 to June 2025, but the park will remain open. The $1.6 million project includes a complete rehabilitation of the exterior:
- Repairs include:
- Roof framing and chimneys
- Brick foundation
- Lantern
- Siding, doors and windows
- New roof
- Complete exterior paint
“This restoration will help protect the historic structure for future visitors to enjoy,” said Brian McBeth, historic architecture project manager.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s mission includes protecting and sharing historic structures like the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse for the enjoyment and education of current and future generations.
Each biennium, the department spends a portion of its project funds on historic restoration and maintenance. Upcoming projects include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Cape Foulweather Gift Shop at Otter Crest and Hughes House at Cape Blanco State Park. The Cape Foulweather Gift Shop will be closed Feb. through June 2025 with limited to no parking due to construction.
For more information about the lighthouse and any updates to closures, visit the park page.
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