This is a Fresnel lens from the "New" Point Loma lighthouse, on display in the exhibition building next to the "Old" Point Loma Lighthouse. There was also a third lighthouse in San Diego, located at Ballast Point. The lens from that lighthouse is also on display in the exhibition building. Check out lighthousefriends.com to read more about the history of San Diego's three lighthouses.
May 5, 2010