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Long Tail Lighthouse

Date: 1905
Description: Long Tail Lighthouse and surrounding buildings.
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Dock Office

Date: 1900
Description: A view of the lighthouse and dock office at Peshtigo Harbor.
Postcard

Lighthouse at Eagle Harbor

Date: 1909
Description: View across water towards the steep shoreline and lighthouse at Eagle Harbor.
Postcard

Views of Racine

Date: 12 22 1908
Description: Text reads: "Views of Racine, Wis." A collage of 12 postcards with views of buildings, landmarks and ships.
Postcard

White River Light Station

Date: 07 24 1906
Description: Caption reads: "Lighthouse, White Lake." This lighthouse is located in Whitehall, Michigan, between Lake Michigan and White Lake. It was built in 1875 and ...
Postcard

Coast Guard Station

Date: 1900
Description: View of the coast guard station from the water with multiple sailors lined up near the shore. Caption reads: "Coast Guard Station, Sturgeon Bay, Door Count...
Photograph

Peck's Ledge Lighthouse

Date: 1906
Description: View across water toward six men standing on a deck with railings on Peck Ledge Lighthouse in Norwalk Harbor, put into operation in 1906. Caption reads: "P...
Photograph

South Entrance of Lake Park

Date: 1905
Description: South Entrance; in the background is a lighthouse. In the center is a bridge flanked by carved stone lions. A man on a motor car is crossing the bridge.
Postcard

South Entrance of Lake Park

Date: 1905
Description: South entrance; an open car with two people is crossing the bridge. Stone lions flank the bridge on each corner. A lighthouse is in the background. Caption...
Postcard

Life Saving Crew Entering Boat

Date: 1908
Description: Group of men on a life saving crew launching a rowboat into Lake Michigan. A long pier with a lighthouse at the end bisects the horizon. Caption reads: "Li...
Postcard

Life Saving Crew Entering Boat

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Life Saving Crew Entering Boat, Two Rivers, Wis." A group of men launching a large rowboat into Lake Michigan. In the background is a...
Photograph

Prudence Island Lighthouse

Date: 1908
Description: A view of the Prudence Island granite lighthouse, established in 1852 and automated in 1972, more commonly known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse. The...
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Amelia Island Lighthouse

Date: 1905
Description: View along a sandy pathway toward the Amelia Island lighthouse near the keeper's house. Trees line the pathway, and two horses pulling a carriages are on t...

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