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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 1043 times
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Bell Tower


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5 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2010
Album viewed 537 times
Interior Pictures


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16 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 883 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 322 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 595 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 945 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 591 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 783 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 981 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 983 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 959 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 502 times
Laura Berg


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12 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 564 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 508 times
Government Records


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3 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 509 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 759 times
Labor Day 2004


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3 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 477 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 762 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 487 times
Descendents Visit the Lighthouse


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5 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 501 times
Events


Wanda.jpg

6 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 484 times
Hurricane Ernesto


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10 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 502 times
Lighthouse Visitors


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4 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 483 times
 

5 albums on 1 page(s)


Random files - Point Lookout Lighthouse
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 Living Room706 viewsThe living room, decorated by the Sturgis family.
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 Beach at the Lighthouse603 views
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 Point Lookout Aerial View750 viewsAnother view of the lighthouse from above.
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 Metivier Family Photo1043 viewsA portrait of the Herman and Marguerite Metivier family. Back Row from left to right: Esther, Herman, Marguerite, Ralph and Grace Front row from left to right - Virginia and Eunice
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 Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis and Dagwood733 viewsMr. and Mrs. Sturgis take a moment for posterity with the family dog, Dagwood.
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 Diane's Birthday Cake677 viewsDiane's Birthday Cake.

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 Jacobson Descendants Visit the Lighthouse584 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
 651 viewsMar 17, 2019
1925View.jpg
 Exterior of Lighthouse, Looking South1086 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 Roof1053 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 Lighthouse983 viewsFeb 04, 2011
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 Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse967 viewsFeb 04, 2011
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 Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room996 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 Room957 viewsFeb 04, 2011