Address: Hudishibana
Year Built: 1915
Open to public: Yes
The construction of the California Lighthouse started in 1915
The name “California " came from a vessel of the West India Company and Pacific Steamship Co. called "California" that shipwrecked in the area in 1891.
Since 1996, ‘Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba’ (Monuments Fund Aruba) has primarily been involved in the funding of restoration and maintenance of protected monuments, and has been the financial institution in the field of heritage conservation.
Our Mission
“The Monuments Fund of Aruba wants to purchase buildings, renovate, repurpose, manage and maintain them as to preserve them for the future of Aruba.”
Our Vision
“The Monuments Fund of Aruba (SMFA) is engaged in the financing of restoration and maintenance, management and operation of protected monuments and is the financial institution in the field of heritage conservation. SMFA promotes awareness of monuments and contributes to the awareness of the value of the architectural cultural heritage to both residents and visitors of the country Aruba. SMFA aims to promote sustainability in the implementation and management of our projects.”
“A monument is (…) something special, and it is so special that we shared its value. Each monument is unique and distinguishes itself through its exceptional size, its individual character and detailing, a monument is a familiar landmark in an ever changing environment, and it tells us something about the social, economic and cultural history of a country or region. Monuments are a part of our past, give identity to a place, and consequently have significant sentimental value.”
Michel Bakker & Olga van der Klooster
Authors, Bouwen op de wind; architectuur en cultuur van Aruba