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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
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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
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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
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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 599 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
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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
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Raymond Hartzel (1964-1966)

Photos courtesy of Raymond Hartzel and Family.

85 files, last one added on Feb 04, 2011
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Postcard from 1927539 viewsFrom the collection of George Fish, grandson of keeper George Willis.

Landscape577 views

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North Side Dining Room584 viewsMary Hartzel and the family dog pose in the north side dining room near kitchen door entrance.

Dancing Dog862 viewsA family pet dances in the kitchen.

Mary Hartzel in Living Room854 viewsRay & Mary Hartzel Playing with pet dog in the north side living room, trying to make her bark.

Lighthouse, c. 1949802 viewsPoint Lookout, Summer of 1949. Notice the fence and the absence of the windmill. Photo courtesy of Francis Hart.

Zaddock and Paul Sturgis656 viewsPaul poses with his father Zaddock Sturgis.

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Jacobson Descendants Visit the Lighthouse610 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

666 viewsMar 17, 2019

Front Steps of Lighthouse999 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse988 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room1011 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011

North Side living Room974 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Bay Side View of Lighthouse758 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking SouthWest794 viewsNotice the interesting paint job on the lantern room.Feb 04, 2011

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