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11282.
O’Connell, Wil and Pat. Ohio Lighthouses.
Arcadia. 2011. 128p. Soft wraps. 180 vintage photographs. Ohio Lighthouses
reveals a multitude of stories about the structures along Lake Erie. It
chronicles such changes as the transformation of the 1821 Marblehead Lighthouse
from “ugly duckling to beautiful swan”. It also documents heartbreaking
tales, like the story of the fire at the Green Island Lighthouse that started
during a New Year's dinner while the lighthouse keeper's son watched from a mile
away on South Bass Island. He, along with friends, was unable to come to the
rescue in a raging snowstorm. The book touches on the strength of Mother Nature,
such as late one fall when a blizzard struck as two lighthouse keepers were
preparing to leave the Ashtabula Lighthouse for the winter. For three days,
waves washed over the lighthouse in sub-zero temperatures, and rain froze as it
fell. The sun came out on the fourth day, but the men found themselves unable to
open the door. Other interesting histories include those of the lost lighthouse,
a disappearing lighthouse sinking into Lake Erie, a Romanesque lighthouse 8
miles from shore, the wood lighthouse on a slightly sinful island, the
lighthouse built to last forever but slated for the wrecking ball, and more.
Through these vintage photographs and detailed text, Ohio Lighthouses uncovers
the history of these structures that kept watch over the coastline. Superb
photographs of the stations, keepers, equipment and more, well worth it. (M).
$21.99.
BR-97. na. A History of Fairport Harbor Ohio. Plainsville.
1990. 3rd. 303p. Soft wraps. Fairport Harbor's early history and development is
the story of the Western Reserve. The favorable harbor played an important role
in the building of this part of the Western Reserve. It was a port of call for
boats carrying immigrants from Europe, going to the upper lake regions, and a
haven of calm water for boats in a storm. Filled with history of the area
including the Life-Saving and Coast Guard station, the lighthouses, fire and
police departments, and more. (VG+). $9.
10167.
Harrison, Timothy. Ghost Lights of Lake Erie.
FogHorn Publishing. 2010. 171p. Soft wraps. Packed with 230 photographs, this is
the second book in the popular Ghost Lights series by Timothy Harrison, editor
of Lighthouse Digest magazine. His latest work is jam-packed with historic
images, many never before published, of lighthouses now lost and many
forgotten, from the shores of Lake Erie. Thoroughly illustrated, presenting a
long ago era of lighthouse history in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan and
the Detroit River. Includes light stations, fog signals, the keepers and their
families and much more. Great addition to your library. (M). $15.95.
6239d,e,f. THE UNITED STATES [LIGHTHOUSES AND]
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES - Its Extent, Usefulness and Peculuar
Features by an Officer of the Service.] Frank Leslie’s Illustrated
Newspaper. January 28, 1882. 2p. Beautiful, bright, hand-colored full page
multiple engravings of 11 lighthouse and Life-Saving Service scenes of the Great
Lakes. Includes Buffalo LSS Station No. 5, LSS and lighthouse at Charlotte, NY.,
Marblehead, Ohio LSS., breeches buoy drill, launching the surfboat, Lake
Superior LSS No. 10, scene inside the life-saving station, Lake Erie lighthouse,
Point Aux-Barques Light, Fairport Light, Sturgeon Point, MI. light. Includes
half-page article on obverse. Superb images for framing, one of the nicest that
I’ve seen on the subject. Clean, bright, fine for framing. (VG+). $68 net.
2989. (lot negatives / contact
prints) Walter L. Main Circus Parade c.1900. Lot
of 10 wonderful close, clear views show portions of the circus parade of the
Walter L. Main Circus c.1900. Walter L. Main, had an outstanding career in the
circus business during 1887-1939. His Walter Main Circus, headquartered in
Geneva, Ohio, was, at a time, one of the largest traveling railroad circuses in
the world. After selling his own circus in 1905 he reverted to primarily leasing
his name to other showmen. That was the case in 1932, when it went to James
Heron, and 1933, when Tom Gorman had it. The Walter L. Main Circus was a popular
circus during the late 1800s through mid-1900s. Main's circus outfit had to
perform in smaller cities during this time because of stiff competition from the
larger circus companies taking dates in the bigger cities of America. Main’s
circus offered such performers as Adelle Houbignant (the greatest somersaulting
bare back rider of all time), Aline Dumas (France's loveliest and most intrepid
queen of the lofty trapeze), Mike and Ike ( the world famous twin-midgets), Miss
Naida Miller (whirlwind on the high wire), Major and Mrs. Pee Wee McLaughlin, a
wolfman, clowns galore and much more. Negative views include: Ponies pulling a
large circus wagon lettered "WALTER L MAIN SHOWS."; young child
walking alongside parade of soldiers; uniformed members of un-named Lodge
organization marching; two men on horseback, in royal attire, in front of animal
cage; Woman jumping from high pole into net; soldiers / band on horseback; line
of four circus elephants; early automobile; men on horseback with a flag –
labeled “Turks”; and a woman in ethnic clothing riding a camel. Additional
contact prints (without negatives) include: Features man in horse drawn carriage
with African American children walking along side. "Buffalo Bill"
handwritten on back; Native Americans on horseback; Soldiers riding caisson -
handwritten on back: "Gatlin Gun”; and mules pulling stagecoach. Each
negative is in a labeled envelope with notations on the outside. Large format
negatives measure approximately 3 ½” x 4 ½”. Overall condition of the
negatives is very good. Ten negatives, 20 contact prints (some duplication).
Wonderful close, clear views. (VG). $128.
27398.
(set 3 photos) Steamboats City of Cincinnati and City of
Louisville c.1910. Three clear, close views provide excellent detail
of these well known Ohio River steamboats. Their fate - in 1918, the Ohio River,
frozen for 51 days, crushed the hulls of the steamers City of Cincinnati, City
of Louisville, Greenland, Loucinda, Julius Fleischman, Val. P. Collins, Island
Princess and Island Queen. Measuring 5” x 3 ½” and printed on postcard
paper, photos are clean and clear. (VG+). $68.
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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Page updated March 07, 2013
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