The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1957 and replaced with a whistle buoy, having become the most expensive U.S. lighthouse to operate. The last keeper was Oswald Allik, who would later become the last head keeper of Heceta Head Light.
The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1957, replaced by a whistle buoy, and became the most expensive U.S. lighthouse to operate. Oswald Allik, the last keeper, later became the final head keeper of Heceta Head Light.