ENPages That Mention Cape Arago
Vol 705 New Barn 1886
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Office of U.S. Light-House Engineer, THIRTEENTH DISTRICT, Portland, Oregon Nov. 27th, 1886.
To the Chairman Of the Light House Board. Washington, D.C.
Sir: Referring to the Board’s letter of May 10th, 1886. requesting plots of the light station of this district, I have the honor to forward in separate package plots of the following stations:---- Cape Blanco. Cape Arago. Cape Foulweather. Tillamook Rock. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant. Chas F. Lowell Captain of Engineers Enclosures in separate package) Engineer 13th L.H. Dist.
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Office of U.S. Light-House Engineer, THIRTEENTH DISTRICT, Portland, Oregon July 14th, 1886.
To the Chairman Of the Light-House Board, Washington, D.C. Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith report of engineer operations in this district for month of June, 1886. 626 – Cape Blanco. Lumber and posts for re-building fence around dwelling and tower were delivered at the station. 627 – Cape Arago The re-building of the tramway and steps, from beach to the top of bluff, was completed. The timbers of the new work were raised clear of the ground and all the lumber was planed and painted.
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Estimate of Expenditures for the 13th Light-House District during the six months ending December 31st, 1887.
Appropriations for Repairs and Incidental Expenses of Light Houses 1888.
| Items | Urgent | Not Urgent |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Blanco Lightstation | ||
| 1 lightning rod and ground connection for dwelling | 25.00 | |
| 1 ground connection for rod on tower | 12.50 | |
| Mirror protection of sliding bluff Estimate forwarded December 13th, 1886 | 420.00 | |
| 37.50 | ||
| Cape Arago Light Station. | ||
| Repair foot bridge, boat ways + c :- | ||
| 500 lbs. iron, rd. bar, ass'd. 3/4" to 1" @ 3 | 15.00 | |
| 400 " ", 1/2 " ", 1 1/4 in @ 3 1/2 | 14.00 | |
| Lightning rod and ground connection for dwelling | 25.00 | |
| amount carried forward | 54.00 |
Vol 631 Tramway Winch LH Reports 1884 and 1885
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The plastering in the dwelling, the window blinds, and plank walk from dwelling to tower were repaired and some new branch walks were made. Work by hired labor assisted by keepers.
543 – Cape Arago The brush on the land cleared last spring was burned and the clearing away of the logs and residue left was commenced and nearly completed.
544 – Cape Foulweather The iron work for the tramway car and winch were obtained and shipped to the station. The lumber for the tramway was obtained at Yaquina Bay and work commenced. Some minor repairs were made by the keepers to the dwelling occupied by the 2nd assistant keeper.
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Office of the Light House Engineer Thirteenth District Portland, Oregon Nov. 12th 1884
To the Chairman of the Light-House Board Washington, D.C.
Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith report of operations in this district for the month of October, 1884 No. 543 – Cape Arago The removal, from the cleared land, of residue left by burning was completed and the land was sown with grass seed. No. 544 – Cape Foulweather The tramway hoisting apparatus, reported upon in letter of Sept. 6th was built during the month. A snatch block was furnished so that light loads can