In 1892 the original light was built as a fixed white , 6th order dioptric station and had a 6-mile range light beam . It had a Mediterranean appearance that came from an elaborate combination of exposed and indented brick work in the facades around doors and windows and corners . The " castle " look was further emphasized by reddish stucco imitating stone-work on all facades and the very elaborate exposed brick cornice topped by a parapet built in lace-like brick-work . The lighthouse was severely damaged by the 1918 earthquake that struck the west part of the island
1918 earthquake
1918 San Fermín earthquake
Punta Higuero Light