Raymond Hartzel, North Side Living Room1000 viewsRaymond Hartzel in uniform and glasses, taken in the north side living room.
View from Wharf, pre-1927 remodel999 viewsView of the lighthouse and buoy sheds from the wharf; pre-1927 remodel. Photo courtesy of Francis Hart.
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Lighthouse from Water996 viewsCloseup view of the lighthouse from the Potomac River.
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Boat on the Wharf994 viewsA boat is suspended on the wharf at Point Lookout Lighthouse.
Paul Sturgis and Dagwood994 viewsPaul Sturgis standing on the steps with the family dog Dagwood.
Discontinue Order for Lighthouse994 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.
Fire Pump994 viewsThe Fire Pump House for the Point Lookout station. The pump was driven by gasoline and could supply water in the event of a fire.
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Ray and Mary Hartzel991 viewsRay & Mary Hartzel Playing with pet dog in the north side living room, trying to make her bark.
William Yeatman991 viewsWilliam Yeatman, Sr., keeper of the light from 1871 - 1908. Mr. Yeatman has been described as a man of small stature with a long beard. The buoy shed and fog bell (currently located in St. Michaels MD) are visible in the background. Notice what appears to be a large chain on the dock behind Mr. Yeatman. Date unknown, probably the early 1900s. Photo courtesy of Barbara Quasny.