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Point Lookout LighthouseKeepers and Buildings of the Lighthouse

General Lighthouse PicturesPictures of the interior and exterior of the lighthouse over the years.

Exterior Pictures

60 files, last one added on Mar 29, 2012
Album viewed 1097 times

PointLookout

0 files
Album viewed 0 times

Bell Tower

5 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2010
Album viewed 589 times

Interior Pictures

16 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 908 times

4 albums on 1 page(s)

KeepersPictures of lighthouse keepers and their families.

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George Willis (1917-1939)

The pictures in this album are courtesy of George Fish, grandson of Keeper George Willis. His grandmother, Queenie Willis, ran the post office in Scotland for many years. Most of the pictures are believed to be from the 1920s. If you recognize anyone in the pictures, please email admin@ptlookoutlighthouse.com. Many thanks to George for sharing these gems with us! Notice details of the buildings attached to the lighthouse prior to the 1927 remodel.

11 files, last one added on Jun 23, 2010
Album viewed 345 times

Herman Metivier (1943-1954)

Herman Metivier was Assistant Keeper from 1939 until 1943, and Keeper from 1943 until he retired in 1954.

12 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 626 times

Zaddock Sturgis (1954-1956)

Zaddock Sturgis was Assistant Keeper from 1943 through 1954, and Keeper from 1954 until he retired in 1956 on medical disability.

71 files, last one added on Jun 23, 2010
Album viewed 989 times

William Moody(1869-1871 and 1908-1912)

The only keeper to serve two terms at Point Lookout.

1 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 611 times

Thomas Jacobson (1912-1917)

This keeper seemed to prefer the sea to land based lighthouses.

12 files, last one added on Jan 03, 2020
Album viewed 803 times

William Yeatman (1871-1908)

Served the longest term as keeper, and died at Point Lookout. His son Percy held the keeper position for 1 month after William's death so the family could have time to move to nearby housing.

35 files, last one added on Mar 17, 2019
Album viewed 1176 times

Raymond Hartzel (1964-1966)

Photos courtesy of Raymond Hartzel and Family.

85 files, last one added on Feb 04, 2011
Album viewed 1033 times

7 albums on 1 page(s)

Assistant KeepersIncludes assistant keepers and enlisted men who rotated through Point Lookout Light Station.

Charlie Kidd (1958-1959)

Charlie Kidd and his wife lived at the lighthouse from 1958-1959. See interview under the History->Interview menu bar.

83 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 1152 times

1 albums on 1 page(s)

Former ResidentsPictures from residents who occupied the lighthouse after 1966.

Ruth Wood-Alvey

Ruth Wood-Alvey was the first civilian resident of the lighthouse. See inverview with Mrs. Alvey under the history section at pllps.org.

6 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 526 times

Laura Berg

12 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 591 times

2 albums on 1 page(s)

DocumentsNewspaper articles and documents.

Articles

7 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 554 times

Government Records

3 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 534 times

2 albums on 1 page(s)

Special EventsSpecial events that have occured at the lighthouse or for the lighthouse

Back Yard Boat Builders (BYBB)

17 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 790 times

Labor Day 2004

3 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 500 times

2 albums on 1 page(s)

Related PicturesPictures related to the lighthouse or former keepers.

Charlie Kidd Wolf Trap Lighthouse

15 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 796 times

1 albums on 1 page(s)

NoteworthyPictures from past events, volunteers in action and storm pictures.

Volunteers in Action

8 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 512 times

Descendents Visit the Lighthouse

5 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 526 times

Events

6 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 508 times

Hurricane Ernesto

10 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 525 times

Lighthouse Visitors

4 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 508 times

5 albums on 1 page(s)

ParanormalUnusual Happenings at the Lighthouse

ParanormalThis section contains pictures that may contain examples of unexplained phenomena.

1980s Pictures

Pictures from seances held in 1980.

6 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 1179 times

After 1995

These pictures have some unusual attributes.

21 files, last one added on Jun 30, 2010
Album viewed 1453 times

Challenge 2009

4 files, last one added on Nov 09, 2009
Album viewed 742 times

3 albums on 1 page(s)

518 files in 27 albums and 11 categories with 0 comments viewed 619,254 times

Random files

Wooden Beams in Lighthouse Attic1098 viewsSeveral dormer windows gave this room some natural light. This is a typical-looking attic filled with wires, debris and insulation. Several people have reported finding items in the attic - one reportedly found a Lighthouse Keepers hat. At the time this picture was taken, racoons had taken residence in the attic and at times and the stench of animal waste would be overpowering. The most recent remodel removed the waste and has restricted access to the animals.

Diane Kidd in the Snow819 viewsDiane Kidd in the snow.

Basement Window6504 viewsDeborah writes: "On November 3rd, 1999, while on a donation job for Angel's Systems for Point Lookout lighthouse, myself and a co-worker Danny Stober finished the work assigned to us. I remembered stories about ghosts at the lighthouse from years ago. I had some film left on a roll of 110 I was keeping in my truck to get developed. I decided to use them on this job. When pictures were developed to my surprise there was a figure (ghost) in one of the pictures I had taken in a downstairs window of the lighthouse."

Many thanks to Deborah and Angels Systems, Inc. for sending this picture. The lighthouse was infested with fleas that had to be exterminated before the open house. Angel's...they not only get the bugs, they get the ghosts! Give them a call at: 1-800-662-8447.

Small light in basement1112 viewsWhile photographing in the basement, this unusual light appeared in the photo in the door frame. The light appears to shine downward and outward at the same time. This could be a reflection on the water heater from the flash, but the shape seems very odd for a flash reflection.

Cheryl Kidd in a high chair in kitchen.812 viewsCheryl Kidd in a high chair in kitchen.

William Wood in the North Side Kitchen.888 viewsWilliam Wood in the North Side Kitchen.

849 views

The Veteran's Monument.891 viewsThe Veteran's Monument.

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Jacobson Descendants Visit the Lighthouse750 viewsJudy and Jenny are descendants of keeper Thomas Jacobson, who served as keeper of Point Lookout Lighthouse from May 1, 1912 until August 30, 1917. Judy is Mr. Jacobson's great granddaughter; Jenny is his great-great granddaughter, and Judy's daughter. Lighthouse historian Robert Hall took the family on a tour of the lighthouse, pointing out the differences between how the structure looked during Mr. Jacobson's five year tenure and the way that it looks today. Pictured: Jenny and Judy on lighthouse porch. Jan 03, 2020

781 viewsMar 17, 2019

Exterior of Lighthouse, Looking South1293 viewsThis photograph is a rare find and shows the lighthouse in 1927, just 2 years before the 1927 remodel. The photos are part of a larger photo album documenting a 1925 trip to southern Maryland by Julia Dent Best and Alfred Sellman Best. Julia Best was a 1919 graduate of what was then called St. Mary's Female Seminary. The album was donated to St. Maryâ€™s College of Maryland Archives by Julia Best's great-niece, Virginia Arndt, of Solomons.Mar 29, 2012

View of the Coal and Buoy Sheds from the Lighthouse Roof1214 viewsLooking south from the roof of the lighthouse, c. 1925. Note the fog bell tower in the center of the picture(attached to coal shed). The photos are part of a larger photo album documenting a 1925 trip to southern Maryland by Julia Dent Best and Alfred Sellman Best. Julia Best was a 1919 graduate of what was then called St. Mary's Female Seminary. The album was donated to St. Maryâ€™s College of Maryland Archives by Julia Best's great-niece, Virginia Arndt, of Solomons.Mar 29, 2012

Front Steps of Lighthouse1154 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse1132 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room1145 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011

North Side living Room1119 viewsFeb 04, 2011

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