In 1866, the United States Light House Service established an observation station on Trinidad Head, and in 1871, the light itself was placed in operation. (Photo by A. W. Ericson, courtesy Humboldt State University Library.)

(Photo courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Palmquist Collection.)

(Photo by A. W. Ericson, courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Palmquist Collection.)

(Photo courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Boyle Collection.)

The light keeper's house. (Photo courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Boyle Collection.)

The bell house. (Photo courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Boyle Collection.)

Aerial photo of Trinidad Head in 1947; the light and keeper's house are in the foreground. The structure at right on the access road served as horse stables for shore patrols during WWII. (Photo by Merle Shuster, courtesy Humboldt State University Library.)

A closer view. The staircase down the rock face led to the bell house.
(Photo by Merle Shuster, courtesy Humboldt State University Library.)

The Memorial Lighthouse at the south end of Trinity Street. It was decidated on June 26, 1949, to all local fishermen lost at sea.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Boyle Collection.)