San Francisco’s maritime heritage is hanging by a thread, and we’re not just talking about another tech billionaire’s vanity project. The East Brother Light Station, a charming wood-frame lighthouse perched in the San Rafael Bay, is in desperate need of some serious TLC.

Established way back in 1847, this architectural gem isn’t just another Instagram backdrop - it’s a living piece of California’s nautical history. The lighthouse has been lovingly maintained by a passionate nonprofit for 45 years, transforming itself into a quirky bed and breakfast that helps fund its own preservation.

A Pier-ilous Situation

But here’s the tea: the pier and gangway are literally crumbling, threatening to cut off public access and potentially doom this historic landmark. The nonprofit needs a whopping $750,000 to prevent the lighthouse from becoming just another Bay Area memory.

Community to the Rescue

They’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign hoping to raise funds, but so far they’ve only collected a drop in the bucket - just over $6,100. At this rate, the lighthouse might become more of a “sunken” treasure than a preserved landmark.

Save Our Lighthouse

If you’re tired of seeing San Francisco’s history get bulldozed for luxury condos, this is your chance to make a difference. A donation could literally save a piece of maritime magic that’s survived longer than most tech startups.

So dig deep, Bay Area. Our lighthouse needs us - and trust us, it’s way more worth saving than another overpriced coffee shop.