San Diego, California - 1855
Cotton fabrics, thread sketching, ribbon and inked details, cotton batting
Machine pieced, appliqued and quilted
finished block size 12 x 12 inches
Pattern available for purchase
History of Old Point Loma Lighthouse
The Old Point Loma Lighthouse was the southernmost Pacific Coast navigational beacon in the U. S. during its functional life, from 1855 to 1891. It was also the highest, with its light at elevation 462 feet shining over the Pacific to the west and San Diego Bay to the east. Called the "Star of the Silver Gate", it guided many prospectors through the treacherous coastal waters. It was replaced by a new light at a lower elevation, since its high elevation often caused its light to be obscured by low evening clouds.