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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 546 times

PointLookout

0 files
Album viewed 0 times

Bell Tower

5 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2010
Album viewed 275 times

Interior Pictures

16 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 480 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 33 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 327 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 591 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 317 times

Thomas Jacobson (1912-1917)

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

13 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 505 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 591 times

Raymond Hartzel (1964-1966)

Photos courtesy of Raymond Hartzel and Family.

85 files, last one added on Feb 04, 2011
Album viewed 577 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 601 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 257 times

Laura Berg

12 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 269 times

2 albums on 1 page(s)

DocumentsNewspaper articles and documents.

Articles

7 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 252 times

Government Records

3 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 265 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 448 times

Labor Day 2004

3 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 250 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 459 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 255 times

Descendents Visit the Lighthouse

5 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 261 times

Events

6 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 255 times

Hurricane Ernesto

10 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 261 times

Lighthouse Visitors

4 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 251 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 490 times

After 1995

These pictures have some unusual attributes.

21 files, last one added on Jun 30, 2010
Album viewed 691 times

Challenge 2009

4 files, last one added on Nov 09, 2009
Album viewed 349 times

3 albums on 1 page(s)

519 files in 27 albums and 11 categories with 0 comments viewed 339,701 times

Random files

Landscape View303 views

432 views

Catharine Marie Ardeeser Hessler606 viewsCatharine Marie Ardeeser Hessler.

126 views

603 viewsBoth the North and South sides of the Lighthouse have private entrances to the Tower. The entrance to the tower opens into a steep spiral staircase with small steps; the staircase ends at a landing where the door to the attic is located. To reach the light, you must then climb a ladder leading to a narrow hatch. Once through the hatch, you are officially in the Lighthouse Cupola/Tower! During Hans Holzer's visit, one of the mediums got an impression that a man had been murdered in the entrance to the tower. A voice recorded here said in a British accent, "Hold your tongue, Handsome (or Hanson)".

Outside View316 views

Henry Christian Ardeeser647 viewsHenry Christian Ardeeser, Virginia Jackson Yeatman Ardeeser's husband and William Yeatman, Sr.'s son-in-law. Henry was a bricklayer who came to Point Lookout to do some work and met Virginia Jackson Yeatman. They married and moved to Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Francis Hart.

Paul Sturgis and Dagwood398 viewsPaul Sturgis standing on the steps with the family dog Dagwood.

Last additions

126 viewsMar 17, 2019

Exterior of Lighthouse, Looking South429 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. Mary’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 Roof425 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. Mary’s College of Maryland Archives by Julia Best's great-niece, Virginia Arndt, of Solomons.Mar 29, 2012

Front Steps of Lighthouse488 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse463 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room472 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011

North Side living Room438 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Bay Side View of Lighthouse427 viewsFeb 04, 2011

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