Point Lookout by Boat896 viewsPoint Lookout looks like an island. The land around the lighthosue had more vegetation (trees) back in 1979. The turbulent waters at the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River confirm the need for a lighthouse to warn mariners.
Osprey Nesting890 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.
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Buoy887 viewsBuoy on wharf at Point Lookout. Photo courtesy of Francis Hart.
884 viewsThe interior walls are in bad shape. Some of the damage has been caused by vandals, however, other areas were opened up as part of a structural evaluation prior to the 2002 rennovation. The brick in the old part of the lighthouse is 14" thick.
Laura Hartzel with Family884 viewsThe family gathers in the north side kitchen. Pictured at the kitchen table from left to right are: Brother, Donald; Friend, Debbie Fenkner; and Ray.
Jack in Drag882 viewsThe ghost of Halloween Past. Jack Sturgis poses in the north side kitchen.
Laura Hartzel in North Side Kitchen882 viewsMother Laura Hartzel looks at a photo album in the north side kitchen.
Raymond Hartzel in Uniform882 viewsRaymond Hartzel, taken in the north side living room.
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Eric Bateman878 viewsEric Batemen (Laura Berg's brother) sitting with one of Laura's cats, Pegasus. You can see the 14" deep box windows in the background.