In the late 1800's a ship load of cattle wrecked near the southern tip of San Juan Island, Washington. The bovines were forced to swim ashore and populated the area. The following year the area was named Cattle Point and a lens lantern was established. Fifty years later the present octagonal shaped lighthouse structure was built. The original red tile roof has since been removed, I have so far been unable to find out why. But I found out that all Washington State lighthouses have red roofs. When asked why, one parks employee simply said, "all Washington State lighthouses have red roofs." There is something to be said for tradition.

This Cattle Point lighthouse drawing measures 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches in a 4x6 silver metal frame.