About St. Augustine
Year of Construction: 1874
First Lighted:
Electrified: 1933
Automated: 1955
Deactivated: never
Tower Height: 165 feet
Focal Height: 168 feet
Type of Tower: conical brick
Foundation Materials: coquina, stone, and brick
Construction Materials: brick, coquina, stone & iron
Number of Stairs: 219
Daymark: black & white spiral stripes, red lantern
Status: active
Current Optic: first-order FVF Fresnel lens (original)
Grounds Open To The Public: yes
Tower Open To The Public: yes