Tower Height (ground to top of lantern): 103 feet. Architect and Builders: unknown. Type of construction: cast iron skeletal tower. Foundation materials: cement. Construction materials: iron and steel. Number of steps (ground to lantern room): 138. Shape: square, pyramidal, skeletal tower. Lower half white, upper half dark red, black lantern. Original Lighting Apparatus: fourth-order open. Bivalve revolving lens.The Official Lighting of the Crooked River Lighthouse Beacon took place on Saturday, December 8th,2008 at Lighthouse Park as part of the City of Carrabelle Holiday on the Harbor & Boat Parade of Lights. Also, at this event visitors were introduced to the newest addition to Lighthouse Park, a children’s playground, anchored by a 70 foot long pirate ship, the Carrabella.The Keeper's House Museum is open noon to 5:00pm Thursday through Sunday. We have beautiful items for sale in the gift shop and the lighthouse is open for climbing every Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for $5.00. Large group tours are welcome, but please call in advance, 850.697.2732. Tour buses welcome.Planning a wedding? Consider exchanging your vows at the top of the lighthouse! Call 850.697.2732 for details. Read Less