Fox Island Lighthouse Association – South Fox Island Light Station

photo: Dusty Klifman/Blueyes Below June 2020 (used with permission)

Light Station

Explore seven structures dating from 1867 – 1934 including two lights, fog-signal building and two-story brick assistant keepers dwelling

Read about the 100+ years of operation and change. From the first light to current work.

Learn about what has been done and what still needs to be done. We all can contribute to helping.

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August 25 – It’s a WrapNovember 28, 2023 - 1:36 pm
Keith & Ally Lang just returned from another stint of island volunteering. We called on Keith’s metal expertise to insert yet another patch in the oil house roof. Even though we have several inside sleeping areas, the Lang’s prefer to camp, listening to the waves at night. (That’s their tent down by the “Y” in […]
August 4 – Carpentry in the roundAugust 4, 2023 - 4:21 pm
Today’s update includes before and after pictures trimming out the 1867 LH front door. Before and after photos. Transitioning from the square outer tower to the circular tower interior. Ben assessing in the “before” image with the second photo showing how they filled out the void between masonry and door frame. The lighthouse screen […]
August 1 – More window installsAugust 2, 2023 - 3:32 pm
Jim reporting in: Found a couple screens in the back of the LH basement for the basement windows. Did get one installed. All windows restored are up and looking good. Hinged basement window One of these windows had the original brass hook and eye. Example of one of the original screens. Needs a paint job […]