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Discontinue Order for Lighthouse819 viewsThis is a hand written note that Raymond Hartzel transcribed from the radio, ordering the shutdown of Point Lookout Lighthouse.

The note has the following information:

P11405Z

Unclas fm O.

1. Discontinued Pt Lookout Light and Fog signal LL2448 as a an Aid to Navagatiion on 11 Jan 66.

2. New off shore unattended aid has been placed in operation using same name and LL number.

3. Point lookout light to be placed in care taker Status IAW OPORDER 3-66 being mailed this date.
Feb 18, 2008
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578 viewsPaul sits on the steps of the lighthouse with his friends Dagwood and Fussy Budget.
Feb 18, 2008
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580 viewsJack and Paul surrounded by Fussy Budget's puppies. Fussy delivered the pups in the coal bin and was tragically killed by a coal delivery. Jack and Paul raised the 13 pups on milk, feeding them with a baby's bottle.
Feb 18, 2008
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Sand Bar 908 viewsAnother view of the Lighthouse coming back from walking on the sandbar.
Feb 18, 2008
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Christmas Tree915 viewsLaura's Christmas tree from 1980.
Feb 18, 2008
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Sandbar to the South of the Lighthouse889 viewsLaura could walk out quite a distance on the sandbar in low tide. Since this was private property, no one else had access to this sandbar.
Feb 18, 2008
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Osprey Nesting849 viewsJust outside the front window of the North side of the Lighthouse, a very large and impressive Osprey visited quite often. A pair remained on the lighthouse grounds and mated for several years.
Feb 18, 2008
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921 viewsChantelle sits on top of the TV and entertainment center. The radio would frequently turn on and off and change radio stations with no human intervention. While sitting in the Living Room, Laura reports frequently hearing a woman singing upstairs, although she could not hear the words but it sounded like a friendly song.
Feb 18, 2008
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Sofa917 viewsSofa in living room of the north side of the lighthouse.
Feb 18, 2008
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3967 viewsFeb 18, 2008
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Living Room Piano897 viewsFrom the sofa looking across the room- Timothy, the youngest kitty and a rescued stray is on the coffee table and Samantha is in the window enjoying the view. This was one of Laura's favorite rooms. There are three windows in this room and the door leading out to the Chesapeake Bay also has a large window.
Feb 18, 2008
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Laura Berg in the Cupola901 viewsLaura Berg standing in the tower with the camera facing the Chesapeake Bay. .
Feb 18, 2008
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