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Leick was born in Germany, where he received his professional education and training.
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Carl Leick
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He designed structures for 25 sites on the West Coast, including the Turn Point (1893), Patos (1908), and Lime Kiln (1914) lighthouses. In the 1880s, he moved to Astoria, Oregon. In 1889, Leick moved to Portland, Oregon to work as a draftsman for the Engineering Office of the 13th Lighthouse District of the United States Light House Board.
The office designed navigational aids for maritime traffic throughout the Northwest.
As a light station designer, Leick"s motto was "Build "em stout, and make "em last." Extant examples of his work include the Admiralty Head Light Station at Ebey"s Landing on Whidbey Island (1903) and the Grays Harbor Lighthouse at Westport, Washington (1898). The Mukilteo Light Station is one of several similar woodframe light stations, designed by Leick, including the second Ediz Hook Light (1908) and the second light at Cape Arago, Oregon.
From 1911 to 1926, Leick served as assistant superintendent in the office of the United States. Lighthouse Inspector.
