[2] In the second half of the 19th century, more specifically 1883 and 1884, presentations had been made the Faialense Sociedade de Geografia (Geographic Society of Portugal) and Municipal Council, presided by João José da Graça, to establish two lighthouses on the island (at Capelinhos and Ribeirinha).

[2] Still within this decade, Progressive deputy Miguel António da Silveira received authorization that the construction of the first of these lighthouses would be undertaken, but there were no promises or timelines.

[2] These considerations, along with the Lighthouse Commission proposal were presented in May 1892 to the Ministry of Public Works (Portuguese: Ministério das Obras Públicas), and a decision to invest 15 contos de reis was released in April 1894.

[3] The first report by directing engineer of Public Works (Frederico de Menezes Avelino Machado) occurred on 7 November 1957, to the director of the DGEMN, over the impact of the eruption on the lighthouse.

[3] Included in the report was a unique moment in the contemporary history of the archipelago:[3] Owing to the eruption of the Capelinhos volcano the lighthouse ceased to operate on 29 November 1957.