Erosion and winds battered the old Southwest Pass Light Station (left) into submission and replacement by new station which cost nearly $1 million. The old station has been abandoned for several months. The old light at Southwest pass, built in 1929 as foghorn station with a light added in 1947, was replaced by new structure. Ever since Hurricane Hilda, this station has not been manned. It has been operated by remote control.

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.