Later (at the end of 1901) the lower half was painted white to offset it from the surrounding pine forest.

The original 4th Order lens was removed by the Coast Guard in 1976, due to mercury leakage in the float container.

The lens was replaced by a modern optic and this beacon remained in operation until the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1995.

An acrylic replica of the original glass Fresnel lens was installed and the lighthouse serves as an aid to navigation once again.

In 2020, the original 4th Order Fresnel lens was returned to the Crooked River Lighthouse and is on display in the Keeper's House Museum.