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 with a whistle buoy, making it the most costly U.S. lighthouse to maintain.  Oswald Allik served as the last keeper before becoming the final head keeper of Heceta Head Light.