Los Angeles Harbor Light Station
historic place
The Los Angeles Harbor Light Station, also known as Angels Gate Light, stands at the end of the San Pedro breakwater in Los Angeles County. This historic place was erected in 1913. Its construction was unique, built of steel-reinforced concrete with an octagonal base, a design unlike any other lighthouse. Initially painted white, vertical black stripes were later added to improve visibility, especially in fog. The light's color was changed to green in the early 1930s to distinguish it from other lights in San Pedro Bay. It is notable for being one of the few lighthouses in the United States to emit an emerald green light. Over its history, the lighthouse has endured various challenges. A five-day storm in 1939 caused it to tilt slightly inland. It was also jolted by an earthquake in 1933. The station was automated in 1973. The Los Angeles Harbor Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Today, it continues to serve as a navigational aid, monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard.