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10343. Roberts, Mike. The
Last Keeper at Split Rock. St. Cloud. 2010. 180p. Soft wraps. Mike
Roberts was the last U.S. Coast Guard officer on duty at Split Rock Lighthouse,
the Minnesota tourist destination near Two Harbors that draws more than 100,000
visitors a year. The St. Cloud-area resident has the distinction of being the
person who extinguished the landmark's light for the last official time when it
was decommissioned in 1969 by the Coast Guard. Evolving technology had made the
landmark obsolete. More than 40 years later, Roberts returned to the lighthouse
to celebrate its 100th year. This book chronicles his four-year enlistment in
the U.S. Coast Guard from 1966-1970, most of which was spent on Lake Superior as
a search-and-rescue crew member and as a lighthouse keeper. He notes that
"There are tons of books written about lighthouse keepers, but very few
actually written by lighthouse keepers." Roberts began telling his life
stories to his children and grandchildren as they grew up and now he has
published them for us to enjoy. These are his stories of life at Split Rock, of
the great Superior, and of making ends meet on the North Shore. (M). $14.95.
29109.
Ostrom, Thomas P. The United States Coast Guard on the
Great Lakes - A History. Elderberry Press. 2007. Soft wraps. 223p.
The United States Coast Guard traces its origins to 1790, but was not officially
named until 1915. At last there is one definitive volume, though a bit crude,
describing its history on The Great Lakes from inception to the present. The
author, Thomas P. Ostrom, served in the U.S.C.G.R. from 1961-69, and had basic
and advanced training at the U.S.C.G. Base, Alameda, California. He served
subsequently in the Port Security Reserve Unit in Duluth, Minnesota, and
participated in monthly and active duty assignments each summer, earning petty
officer rank. Chapters include: A Brief Coast Guard History (1790 to 2006),
Predecessors on the Great Lakes (1790-1915), The Coast Guard Emerges
(1915-1939), World War II to the Present (1945 to 2006), Station Duluth (1866 to
2006), The U.S.C.G. Reserve and Auxiliary, Aids to Navigation, Great Lakes Light
Stations, Great Lakes Ice Breakers, Buoy Tenders on the Lakes, Life Saving,
Environmental Protection, Law Enforcement, Port Security, National Defense, and
Commerce, An Overview of the Ninth Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Command
Leadership, and more. (M). $19.95.
2602.
(photograph) Split Rock Lighthouse and Fog Signal,
Minnesota c.1940-60. The U. S. Lighthouse Service completed the
7.6-acre facility in 1910 and operated it until 1939, when the U.S. Coast Guard
took command. The station closed in 1969, when modern navigational equipment
made it obsolete, and the State of Minnesota obtained the scenic landmark in
1971. Superb 8x10 b/w photograph shows great detail of the lighthouse lantern
and tower, as well as the dual fog signal trumpets. Clean, clear, only one small
crease to lower corner. (VG). $38.
2969.
na.
SPLIT
ROCK LIGHTHOUSE.
Minnesota
Historical Society. 1993. 32p. Soft wraps. As
Great
Lake
’s vessels doubled in length and the era of steam replaced sail, the need for
a lighthouse at Split Rock was becoming more and more clear. After the November
gale of 1905 when a half-dozen huge freighters ran aground, Congress
appropriated $75,000 for a light and fog signal station on the site. This most
informative booklet details the events leading up to the establishment of a
light here, landing the necessary materials, the labor used to construct the
station, equipment installed, and a great deal about the keepers and their life
at the station. Illustrated with a number of excellent early photographs of the
keepers tending their equipment, family life and more. Nicely done. (VG+). $22.
Light-House Service District Maps
10345.
[Light-House Service District Maps].
U. S.
Light-House Service. c. June 30, 1891. A rare opportunity to obtain an official
U. S. Light-House Service District charts of all district aids to navigation as
bound in their Annual Reports. Normally these charts are included within the
Annual Reports and we are unable to offer them separately but we have found a
lot of disbound charts in good condition. These are fine for matting and framing
for your wall. Charts detail the entire Light-House District in three colors,
and show all lighthouses, beacons, light vessels, fog signals, lighted buoys,
Light-House Depots, and more. Charts average 8 ½” x 10” in size and are
overall clean, may have very light stain, with only one light original
fold, light age toning. A rare chance to obtain the chart of your District for
framing. (VG).
FIRST
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the head of navigation on the St.
Croix River
,
Maine
to
Hampton Harbor
,
New Hampshire
. Includes all of
Maine
and
New Hampshire
.
$44.
SECOND
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
Hampton Harbor
,
New Hampshire
to Elisha Ledge off
Warren
,
Rhode Island
. Includes all of Cape Cod, Nantucket and
Martha’s Vineyard
.
$44.
THIRD
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Elisha Ledge off
Warren
, Rhode Island to and including a point on the coast of
New Jersey
opposite Shrewsbury Rocks.
$44.
PART
OF THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of
Lake Champlain
.
$18.
FOURTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point on the coast of New Jersey
opposite Shrewsbury Rocks to and including Metomkin Inlet, Virginia. Includes
New Jersey
,
Delaware
,
Maryland
and
Virginia
.
$44.
FIFTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
Metomkin Inlet
,
Virginia
to and including
New River Inlet
,
North Carolina
. $44.
SIXTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
New River Inlet
,
North Carolina
to and including Jupiter Inlet Light-Station,
Florida
. Includes part of
North Carolina
, all of
South Carolina
,
Georgia
, and
Florida
between the limits named. $44.
SEVENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point south of Jupiter Inlet
Light-Station to
Perdido Entrance
,
Florida
. Includes all of the sea and Gulf Coasts of
Florida
.
$44.
EIGHTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
Perdido Entrance
,
Florida
to the Rio Grande, the southern boundary of
Texas
. Includes all of the
Gulf
Coast
and lower
Mississippi River
.
$44.
NINTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Michigan,
Green Bay
and tributary waters.
$44.
TENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the mouth of the
St.
Regis
River
,
St. Lawrence River
,
New York
to and including Grassy Island, Detroit River, Michigan. Includes the waters of
Lakes
Erie
and
Ontario
, and the upper part of the St. Lawrence, the Niagara, and the lower part of the
Detroit
rivers.
$44.
ELEVENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the Grassy Island Light Station,
Detroit River
,
Michigan
to the head of Lake Superior including the waters of Lakes St. Clair, Huron,
and
Superior
and the upper part of the
Detroit
River
, the St. Clair and St. Mary’s Rivers, and part of the Straits of Mackinac.
$44.
TWELFTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between
California
and
Mexico
to the boundary between
California
and
Oregon
.
$44.
THIRTEENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between
California
and
Oregon
to the northern boundary of the
United States
and includes
Alaska
. Includes all of
Oregon
and
Washington
, and Alaskan waters.
$44.
U. S. Light-House
Service District Charts - Large Size
20178. [Light-House District Maps]. U. S. Light-House
Service. c. 1900-1908. A rare opportunity to obtain an official U. S.
Light-House Service District charts of all district aids to navigation as
bound in their Annual Reports. Normally these charts are included within
the Annual Reports and we are unable to offer them separately but we have
found a lot of disbound charts in wonderful condition. These are perfect
for matting and framing for your wall. Charts detail the entire
Light-House District in three colors, and show all lighthouses, beacons,
light vessels, fog signals, lighted buoys, Light-House Depots, and more.
Charts average about 16" x 20" in size and are clean and crisp,
with only light original folds. A rare chance to obtain the chart of your
District, ideal for framing. (VG+).
UNITED STATES. Outline Map shows all of the United States Light-House
Districts with the more important lights noted. Includes all of
continental United States and Alaska. $88.
FIRST LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the head of navigation on the St.
Croix River, Maine to Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire. Includes all of Maine
and New Hampshire. $88.
SECOND LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire to
Elisha Ledge off Warren, Rhode Island. Includes all of Cape Cod, Nantucket
and Martha’s Vineyard. $88.
THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Elisha Ledge off Warren, Rhode Island
to and including a point on the coast of New Jersey opposite Shrewsbury
Rocks. $88.
PART OF THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Champlain.
$44.
FOURTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point on the coast of New Jersey
opposite Shrewsbury Rocks to and including Metomkin Inlet, Virginia.
Includes New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. $88.
FIFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Metomkin Inlet, Virginia to and
including New River Inlet, North Carolina. $88.
SIXTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From New River Inlet, North Carolina to and
including Jupiter Inlet Light-Station, Florida. Includes part of North
Carolina, all of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida between the limits
named. $88.
SEVENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point south of Jupiter Inlet
Light-Station to Perdido Entrance, Florida. Includes all of the sea and
Gulf Coasts of Florida. $88.
EIGHTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Perdido Entrance, Florida to the
southern boundary of Texas. Includes all of the Gulf Coast and lower
Mississippi River. $88.
NINTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Michigan, Green Bay
and tributary waters. $88.
TENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the mouth of the St. Regis
River, St. Lawrence River, New York to the mouth of the River Rouge,
Detroit River, Michigan. Includes the waters of Lakes Erie and Ontario,
and the upper part of the St. Lawrence, the Niagara, and the lower part of
the Detroit rivers. $78.
ELEVENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the mouth of the River
Rouge, Detroit River, Michigan to the westerly end of Lake Superior
including the waters of Lake St, Clair, Huron, and Superior and the upper
part of the Detroit River, the St. Clair and St. Mary’s Rivers, and part
of the Straits of Mackinac. $78.
TWELFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between California and
Mexico to the boundary between California and Oregon. $88.
THIRTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between California
and Oregon to the northern boundary of the United States and includes
Alaska. Includes all of Oregon and Washington, and Alaskan waters. $88.
FOURTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Ohio River from
Pittsburgh, Pa., to Cairo, Ill., on the Tennessee River 255 miles, and on
the Great Kanawha 73 miles. $54.
FIFTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Mississippi River from
the head of navigation to Cairo, Ill., and on the Missouri River to Kansas
City, Mo., and on the Illinois River from LaSalle to its mouth. $54.
SIXTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Mississippi River from
the head of navigation to Cairo, Ill., to New Orleans, La., and on the Red
River. $54.
LIGHT-HOUSE CHART. Includes West Indies between the Mona and Virgin
Passages comprising Puerto Rico and dependencies, and all of the Hawaiian
Islands. $38.
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