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Category Albums Files
Point Lookout LighthouseKeepers and Buildings of the Lighthouse
General Lighthouse PicturesPictures of the interior and exterior of the lighthouse over the years.
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Exterior Pictures


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60 files, last one added on Mar 29, 2012
Album viewed 1076 times
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Bell Tower


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5 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2010
Album viewed 549 times
Interior Pictures


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16 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 896 times
4 albums on 1 page(s)

KeepersPictures of lighthouse keepers and their families.
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George Willis (1917-1939)


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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 332 times
Herman Metivier (1943-1954)


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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 607 times
Zaddock Sturgis (1954-1956)


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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 970 times
William Moody(1869-1871 and 1908-1912)


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The only keeper to serve two terms at Point Lookout.

1 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 600 times
Thomas Jacobson (1912-1917)


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

12 files, last one added on Jan 03, 2020
Album viewed 791 times
William Yeatman (1871-1908)


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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 996 times
Raymond Hartzel (1964-1966)


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Photos courtesy of Raymond Hartzel and Family.

85 files, last one added on Feb 04, 2011
Album viewed 1006 times
 

7 albums on 1 page(s)

Assistant KeepersIncludes assistant keepers and enlisted men who rotated through Point Lookout Light Station.
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Charlie Kidd (1958-1959)


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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 994 times
 

1 albums on 1 page(s)

Former ResidentsPictures from residents who occupied the lighthouse after 1966.
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Ruth Wood-Alvey


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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 515 times
Laura Berg


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12 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 576 times
2 albums on 1 page(s)

DocumentsNewspaper articles and documents.
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Articles


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7 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 520 times
Government Records


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3 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 520 times
2 albums on 1 page(s)

Special EventsSpecial events that have occured at the lighthouse or for the lighthouse
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Back Yard Boat Builders (BYBB)


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17 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 777 times
Labor Day 2004


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3 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 489 times
2 albums on 1 page(s)

Related PicturesPictures related to the lighthouse or former keepers.
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Charlie Kidd Wolf Trap Lighthouse


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15 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 780 times
 

1 albums on 1 page(s)

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


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8 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 500 times
Descendents Visit the Lighthouse


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5 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 513 times
Events


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6 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 496 times
Hurricane Ernesto


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10 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 513 times
Lighthouse Visitors


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4 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 496 times
 

5 albums on 1 page(s)

ParanormalUnusual Happenings at the Lighthouse
ParanormalThis section contains pictures that may contain examples of unexplained phenomena.
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1980s Pictures


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Pictures from seances held in 1980.

6 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 1161 times
After 1995


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These pictures have some unusual attributes.

21 files, last one added on Jun 30, 2010
Album viewed 1216 times
Challenge 2009


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4 files, last one added on Nov 09, 2009
Album viewed 723 times
 

3 albums on 1 page(s)

518 files in 27 albums and 11 categories with 0 comments viewed 547,548 times

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 Diane and Cheryl Kidd in the living room783 viewsDiane and Cheryl Kidd in the living room.
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 Jack Sturgis in a Suit656 viewsMiddle son Jack Sturgis shows off his suit.
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 Zaddock Sturgis and Workers643 viewsLighthouse workers pose in front of the lighthouse. Zadock is the second from the left.
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 Rainbow678 viewsAfter visiting the lighthouse to get the power restored, a light rain began to fall which led to this double rainbow that appears to end at the lighthouse!
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Last additions
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 Jacobson Descendants Visit the Lighthouse613 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
WilliamYeatmanGraveMarker.jpg
 669 viewsMar 17, 2019
1925View.jpg
 Exterior of Lighthouse, Looking South1120 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
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 View of the Coal and Buoy Sheds from the Lighthouse Roof1079 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
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 Front Steps of Lighthouse1001 viewsFeb 04, 2011
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 Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse991 viewsFeb 04, 2011
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 Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room1013 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011
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 North Side living Room975 viewsFeb 04, 2011