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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
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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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Landscape543 views

Paul Sturgis at Christmas611 viewsPaul shows off his new bike in front of the family Christmas tree.

Paul and his Grandmother sit on the railing.632 viewsPaul and his Grandmother sit on the railing.

Raymond Hartzel in the North Side Living Room587 views

Paul Sturgis with Bike648 viewsPaul bikes in front of the lighthouse.

William Yeatman, Jr (1931-1939)826 viewsThis is a picture of William Yeatman, Jr. from the late 1920s or early 1930s. He was the Assistant Keeper at Point Lookout from 1931 until he retired in 1939. Previously, William Yeatman, Jr. had been the keeper at Point No Point, Drum Point and Piney Point prior to moving back to Point Lookout. He took a volutary demotion to Assistant Keeper in 1931 to return to Point Lookout, most likely because he had previously lived in the lighthouse and wanted to raise his kids there (including Harry Yeatman, 1920-2001). The assignment to Point Lookout most likely did not carry a reduction in salary, but allowed William Jr more family time because most other lighthouses did not have a full time assistant keeper. This photo courtesy of Ted Yeatman, William Yeatman Sr's Great Grandson.

Laura Hartzel in North Side Kitchen843 viewsMother Laura Hartzel looks at a photo album in the north side kitchen.

Lighthouse in the Background766 viewsPhoto courtesy of Francis Hart.

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Jacobson Descendants Visit the Lighthouse432 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

575 viewsMar 17, 2019

Front Steps of Lighthouse911 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse896 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room914 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011

North Side living Room875 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Bay Side View of Lighthouse715 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking SouthWest743 viewsNotice the interesting paint job on the lantern room.Feb 04, 2011

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