Date: March, 2019
Location: San Simeon, CA, USA
Description: Construction of Piedras Blancas Light Station began in April 1874. and was first illuminated a mere 10 months later, on February 15, 1875. The lighthouse was originally 100 feet tall but was reduced to 70 ft tall after an earthquake on 12/31/1948 when the top 3 levels had to be removed.