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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 706 times

PointLookout

0 files
Album viewed 0 times

Bell Tower

5 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2010
Album viewed 363 times

Interior Pictures

16 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 620 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 126 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 414 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 718 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 407 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 605 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 728 times

Raymond Hartzel (1964-1966)

Photos courtesy of Raymond Hartzel and Family.

85 files, last one added on Feb 04, 2011
Album viewed 704 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 723 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 337 times

Laura Berg

12 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 348 times

2 albums on 1 page(s)

DocumentsNewspaper articles and documents.

Articles

7 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 323 times

Government Records

3 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 340 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 549 times

Labor Day 2004

3 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 317 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 563 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 321 times

Descendents Visit the Lighthouse

5 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 331 times

Events

6 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 320 times

Hurricane Ernesto

10 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 329 times

Lighthouse Visitors

4 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 319 times

5 albums on 1 page(s)

Random files - Point Lookout Lighthouse

Cheryl in kitchen650 viewsCheryl in kitchen.

Open House 2001706 viewsWaiting line to enter the lighthouse during Open House 2001. More than 1400 people lined up to take a tour of the lighthouse. People showed up from near and far to tour the lighthouse on the one day a year that it is open to the public. The day was bright and sunny.

Sheds, Point Lookout Lighthouse Complex636 viewsThe two buoy sheds, as seen from near the front steps of the lighthouse. In the far (south side) buoy shed, you can see the screened in front porch of the small apartment.

Stern of Tender Mistletoe883 viewsThe tender MistleToe visits the lighthouse. The tenders brought buoys to be repaired and supplies for the lighthouse; the tenders also returned repaired buoys into service. Mrs. Marguerite Metivier, wife of the keeper, would supply the crew with homemade donuts.

Zaddock Sturgis and Sons675 viewsMr. Sturgis stands with his sons Paul and Jack on the steps to the lighthouse.

View of PLO from the tip of the point619 viewsView of PLO from the tip of the point.

Diane Kidd in the Snow633 viewsDiane Kidd in the snow.

584 views

Last additions - Point Lookout Lighthouse

Jacobson Descendants Visit the Lighthouse281 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

448 viewsMar 17, 2019

Exterior of Lighthouse, Looking South777 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 Roof776 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 Lighthouse785 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse766 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room784 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011

North Side living Room747 viewsFeb 04, 2011

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