On May 13, 1975, the last United States Coast Guard crew vacated St. George Reef Lighthouse, extinquishing its light after 83 years of service. Prior to the closing, a film was produced which portrayed the daily life of the lighthouse keepers, the final guardians of "Dragon Rock". Nearly a quarter of a century later, in 1996, the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society (SGRLPS) began preserving the legacy by restoring this now darkened chapter in the maritime history on the Pacific Coast. "Last One Out, Turn off the Light" is both rare and new footage, with updated graphics, showing the lighthouse in operation. This production provides a compelling look at both the past and present of St. George Reef Lighthouse. # 88707
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