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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 550 times

PointLookout

0 files
Album viewed 0 times

Bell Tower

5 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2010
Album viewed 277 times

Interior Pictures

16 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 483 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 35 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 329 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 594 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 320 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 508 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 596 times

Raymond Hartzel (1964-1966)

Photos courtesy of Raymond Hartzel and Family.

85 files, last one added on Feb 04, 2011
Album viewed 580 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 604 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 260 times

Laura Berg

12 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 273 times

2 albums on 1 page(s)

DocumentsNewspaper articles and documents.

Articles

7 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 255 times

Government Records

3 files, last one added on Feb 18, 2008
Album viewed 268 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 451 times

Labor Day 2004

3 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
Album viewed 252 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 462 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 257 times

Descendents Visit the Lighthouse

5 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 264 times

Events

6 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 257 times

Hurricane Ernesto

10 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 263 times

Lighthouse Visitors

4 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2009
Album viewed 253 times

5 albums on 1 page(s)

Random files - Point Lookout Lighthouse

Buoy Tracks 1950s640 viewsA view of the lighthouse, buoy repair shed and coal shed from the 1950s. The tracks on the wharf were used to transport buoys from ships to the repair shed and back.

715 viewsPoint Lookout Lighthouse, c. 1921-1923. Photo courtesy of Francis Hart.

Buoy Shed, viewed from the Wharf527 viewsPoint Lookout Wharf, buoy shed in the background. Photo courtesy of Francis Hart.

Lighthouse 338 viewsNotice the trees to the north.

Den Fireplace505 viewsA beautiful fake fireplace was built here by a former resident of the lighthouse.

Sherry Kidd in the bathtub.428 viewsSherry Kidd in the bathtub. Notice that there are no tiles on the walls surrounding the bathtub.

Approaching the lighthouse from the Potomac River Side468 viewsA view as we approached the lighthouse from the Potomac River. Robert spent the weekend with his friends at Point Lookout State Park. The original plan was to round the point and take pictures of the lighthouse from both sides and then visit Point No Point lighthouse, about 6 miles up the bay. However, the weather did not cooperate and a unpredicted squall moved through, kicking up 3 to 4 foot waves. Everyone braved the elements, and we all vowed to try again next time!

Diane and Sport on the icy beach428 viewsDiane and Sport on the icy beach.

Last additions - Point Lookout Lighthouse

156 viewsMar 17, 2019

Exterior of Lighthouse, Looking South461 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 Roof455 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 Lighthouse514 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse489 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room498 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011

North Side living Room464 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Bay Side View of Lighthouse453 viewsFeb 04, 2011

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