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Bernard Hessler, Jr.889 viewsA young Bernard P. Hessler, Jr. playing beneath a tree. (Note: this photo is most likely from Point Lookout; what appears to be the buoy sheds can be seen in the background.)

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Buoy Repair Shed- Closeup887 viewsLooking east toward the lighthouse and sheds. This picture is most likely from the 1940's or 1950's. This is a closeup view of the (unknown) people on the wharf.
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Hartzel Family in the Living Room887 viewsThe Hartzel family in the north side living room. From left to right: sister in-law, Carol; brother, Don; Father, Raymond; Mother, Laura; Wife, Mary; Raymond Hartzel with pet dog Queenie.

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View from Potomac River Wharf886 viewsView from the wharf, looking east to the lighthouse. Notice the sign in the middle left of the image- it says "Handsome casino to be built here".
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Sandbar to the South of the Lighthouse885 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.
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Bernard Hessler, Sr.885 viewsBernard Hessler, Sr. on a horse. Notice Point Lookout Lighthouse in the background.
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Aerial View (closeup), pre-1927 remodel883 viewsAerial view closeup of the lighthouse, from the south. However, close inspection of the lighthouse reveals that this picture was taken PRIOR to the remodel in 1927; the summer kitchen/bedroom wing on the Potomac side of the house is visible. Also notice the two chimneys on opposite ends of what is the present day first floor living rooms. A building exists in the upper right hand corner of the picture.
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Lighthouse Complex from the Wharf, after 1927 remodel882 viewsView of the lighthouse from the Potomac River. Notice the men on the wharf.
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879 viewsView from the wharf, looking east to the lighthouse. Notice the sign in the middle left of the image. The picture has various captions on the back including Filed May 7, 1928; taken Feb. 1928 W.J. Taylor; "LOOKING EAST".
The back of the picture also has a date of 2-1-52 Point Lookout MD. Depot Photographer Carter (SN) U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C.

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