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Prudence Island Lighthouse
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A view of the Prudence Island granite lighthouse, established in 1852 and automated in 1972, more commonly known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse. There are two girls seated near its base. In the background on the left is a cottage. In the foreground on the right is a small building behind an open framed structure that has steps leading up to a large bell. Caption reads: "Sand Point Light House, Prudence Island, R.I."
1908
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Stone Lighthouse
1920
A view of the Monhegan Island granite lighthouse, built in 1850 and automated in 1959, with the keeper's house close by, which was originally erected in 1822.
Man Monitoring a Pumping Plant
A mustachioed man in coveralls monitors a pressure gauge and the machinery at a pumping plant. Caption reads: "Pumping Plant. The Homestead. Prudence Island, R.I."
Mount Desert Rock
1918
View across rocks toward the Mount Desert Rock granite lighthouse, established in 1830 and automated in 1977, located thirty miles out to sea on a treeless island. The keeper's house and other outb...
Homestead Plat and Waterfront
1908
A view of a shoreline. Caption reads: "Part of the homestead plat and waterfront. Prudence Island." Along the left is a rock wall, and a house in the distance. On the left people are walking on the...
Wharf
A view toward a wharf with horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground, and a steamship in the distance.
Spring Point Lighthouse
View across water toward the Spring Point Lighthouse, established in 1897 and automated in 1934. There is a small boat near the base of the lighthouse, and sailboats are in the background. In 1998,...
