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1758. Krueger, Steve. Lighthouses of Lake Winnebago. Arcadia. 2017. 96p. Soft wraps. With over 122 vintage photographs. Winnebago has a rich history as a major settlement area in the Midwest, and a significant part of its times gone by involved water transportation for both commerce and passengers. Throughout its history, the 137,700-acre lake has been home to six current lighthouses, two navigation lanterns that have long disappeared from the landscape, and one that was scheduled to be built but never came to fruition. History has forgotten a few, but Lighthouses of Lake Winnebago will take you on a trip around the largest lake within Wisconsin’s borders and show you the familiar, while introducing you to the forgotten. This compact volume features numerous early photographs dating from the 1880’s to the present, drawn from the author’s and other private collections, most never before published. (M). $21.99. (x)

3016. (souvenir vase) U.S. Life Saving Station, Sheboygan, Wisconsin c.1898. A rare, bright, decorated edged petite commemorative vase featuring a beautiful clear, full color hand painted image of the Life Saving Station, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. One of only a few like this station that I have had, this attractive piece has a quite detailed image as if from a painting, of the 1889 Bibb #3 Type life-saving station. This beautiful display piece measures 3 ¼” wide and is enhanced by a petite decorative trim on the handles. Not marked making this c.1898. Very little wear, an interesting display piece and quite rare. With period gift inscription on bottom. (VG+). $32.

1924. (mounted photo) Raspberry Island Lighthouse, Apostle Islands, Bayfield, Wisc. c.1900. Fine early view shows workers taking a break from work at the lighthouse. Congress appropriated $6,000 for constructing the light station on March 3, 1859, and a work crew was dispatched to begin construction. The new structure consisted of a two story, single family wooden frame dwelling with a short square wood tower located at the center of the roof apex. Access to the tower was through a set of steps through the attic located at the top of the second floor landing. By 1906 and 1907, with three keepers assigned to the station, the main lighthouse building was significantly modified and enlarged to create a true duplex dwelling, thus dating this photo to before 1906. The image measures 4 ¾´x 6 ¾” on 6 ½” x 8 ½” mount and is clean and clear. Some light foxing to mount. (VG+). $84.

1888. (photo) New U.S. Coast Guard Station, Two Rivers, Wisconsin c.1941. Clear, close original 7” x 9 ¾” press photo shows great detail of the new Two Rovers Coast Guard Lifeboat Station as it was nearing completion. The U.S. Life Saving Service came to Two Rivers, WI in 1880. The current building was built in 1940, after the original building was moved downtown to serve as a VFW Post. During World War II, the Two Rivers facility served as a boot camp and a Marine and Boating Safety officer was attached to the station in the 1960s. Due to budgetary reasons, the station was closed in the early 1980s, but was reopened after the station building was renovated in 1987. Photo is b/w and includes credit line and description on back. Dated April 26, 1941. Clear and close view. (VG+). $54.

1890. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard 45-Foot Buoy Boat CG-45303 D at Menasha, Wisc. c.1961. Clear, close original 7” x 10” press photo shows great detail of the Coast Guard 45-foot Buoy boat at Menasha, Wisconsin. The 45-foot buoy boats (45302 thru 45316) were built by the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis bay to operate in sheltered areas of relatively shallow water. They have a hydraulically powered A-frame for hoisting buoys and weights over the bow with a 4,000-lb capacity. Photo is b/w and includes credit line and description on back. Dated October 9, 1961. Clear and close view. Crop marks upper margin. Rare photo. (VG+). $44.

17188. (photo) Sherwood Point Lighthouse, Door County, Wisconsin c.1980. Clear, close original 6” x 9 ½” press photo shows great detail as Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Hullinger stands night watch (at gallery railing) at the Sherwood Point Lighthouse. The Sherwood Point Lighthouse was built 1883 and finally automated in 1983 – the last manned lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Photo is b/w and includes credit line and description on back. Dated December 13, 1980. Clear and close view. (VG+). $36.

11338. Wardius, Ken, Barb Wardius, NPLH Friends. North Point Milwaukee Lighthouse. Arcadia. 2011. 128p. Soft wraps. 180 vintage photographs. The North Point Milwaukee Lighthouse, neatly nestled in beautifully landscaped Lake Park on Milwaukee’s east side, is a local maritime jewel. Incorporated as part of legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s grand design for this scenic urban park, North Point rests far atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, making it one of the highest light stations on the Great Lakes. Three distinctly different lighthouses have been located here, each with its own unique story. Notable keepers include Georgia Stebbins, who came to North Point as a sickly young woman and was transformed by fresh air and hard work into a feisty, dedicated lightkeeper and served with distinction for over 30 years. Abandoned and boarded up for many years, North Point has been resurrected from near ruin. Today, the North Point Lighthouse Friends see to it that this historic sentinel is preserved for future generations. This interesting volume draws images from public and private collections, most never before published. Superb photographs of the stations, the men, equipment  and more, well worth it for the photos alone. (M). $21.99.

16152. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Station, Kewaunee, Wisconsin c.1908. Rare early photo on postcard paper shows great detail of the front and side of the classic 1893 U.S. Life-Saving Station at Kewaunee, Wisconsin. Photo includes the front and side of the expanded Bibb #3-type station. On the boat ramp can be seen the crew with their surfboat as another life-saver stands on the roof lookout. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5” on postcard paper. Postmarked 1908. Clear close view, light wear, moderate soiling/foxing. (VG-). $46.

1694. (photo) Restoration of Fresnel Lens, Devil’s Island Lighthouse, Wisconsin c.1992. Clear, close original 6” x 9” press photo shows great detail as a National Park Service employee carefully cleans one of eight sections of the Devil’s Island lens assembly before it is returned to the lighthouse. Dated September 3, 1992. (VG+). $28.

15261. (glass negative) Grassy Island Range Lights, Green Bay, Wisconsin c.1900. Vintage 4 x 5 inch glass plate negative includes the tall range light tower and keeper’s house along the long breakwater. The Grassy Island Range Lights were a pair of lighthouses which were originally established to guide traffic through the channel into Green Bay Wisconsin harbor. The two towers were largely identical except for their heights: freestanding wooden pyramidal towers covered in shingles, topped by octagonal lanterns holding sixth-order Fresnel lenses. Initially both displayed a fixed white light. One tower stood at either end of the cut on its eastern side, with the keeper's house standing between them. Glass plate negative has been scanned as a positive to show image detail. Superb clear view will print well. (VG+). $44.

27113c. (souvenir dish) “U.S. Life Saving Station, Seboygan, Wisc.” c.1900. An unusual, bright commemorative dish featuring a large detailed full color image of the Sheboygan Life Saving station on the north side of the entrance of Sheboygan Harbor. Close image includes the station and boat ramp. A pretty piece for your display. Marked “Wheelock Dresden Made in Germany for Henry Scheele, Sr., Sheboygan, Wisc.” Piece measures 5 ¾” diameter. Very scarce design and image, quite collectible. Clean, bright, little or no wear. (VG+). $88.

14163. (souvenir dish) “U.S. Life Saving Station, Seboygan, Wisc.” c.1900. An unusual, large, bright commemorative dish featuring a large detailed full color image of the Sheboygan Life Saving station on the north side of the entrance of Sheboygan Harbor. Close image includes the station and boat ramp, a pretty piece for your display. Marked “Wheelock Dresden Made in Germany for Henry Scheele, Sr., Sheboygan, Wisc.” Large piece measures 8 7/8” long by 4 ¼” wide. Very scarce design and image, quite collectible. Clean, bright, light wear to gilded edge. (VG+). $144.

14181. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Station, Kewaunee, Wisconsin c.1911. Rare early photo on postcard paper shows great detail of the front and side of the classic 1893 U.S. Life-Saving Station at Kewaunee, Wisconsin. Photo includes the front and side of the expanded Bibb #3-type station. On the boat ramp can be seen the crew with their surfboat as another life-saver stands on the roof lookout. Close view reveals a rare alternative Life-Saving Service uniform type. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5” on postcard paper. Clear close view, light wear. (VG+). $84.

27113b. (souvenir plate) c.1900. A rare, bright, decorated edged commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, full color hand painted image of the Life Saving Station, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. One of only a few like this station that I have had, this attractive plate has a quite detailed image as if from a painting, of the 1889 Bibb #3 Type life-saving station. This beautiful display piece measures 8 ½” in diameter and is enhanced by a wide decorative trim around the edge. Nice painting quality image makes this a striking piece. Marked: “Wheelock Dresden Made in Germany for Henry Scheele, Sr. Sheboygan, Wisc.” Very little if any wear, a striking display piece and quite rare. (VG+). $79.

12427. Werner, Edward C. U.S. Life-Saving Station, Kenosha, Wisconsin 1879-1915. 87 p. Soft wraps. Interesting detailed work by Mr. Werner (USCGR Ret.) traces the history and operations of the U.S. Life Saving Service at Kenosha, Wisconsin from the station’s commissioning in 1879 until the change-over to the Coast Guard in 1915. A great deal of information is presented regarding the crews, their life at the station and the wrecks and services rendered. Also the station, changes over the years, equipment and more are covered. Well illustrated with vintage photographs. Nicely done, well worth it. (M). $17.95.

13190. Oleszewski, Wes. Shipwrecks!! Factual Accounts of Obscure Great Lakes Shipwrecks. Avery. 2013. 176p. Soft wraps. True, factual stories of some of the most obscure Great Lakes shipwrecks ever documented. This book will take you from the 1820’s to the 1980’s, while in the shoes of the sailors, some lost, others forgotten, still others remembered as heroes. Huge waves, frigid weather and terrifying situations - relieve it all in this exciting book. (M). $17.95. (x)

12427. Werner, Edward C. U.S. Life-Saving Station, Kenosha, Wisconsin 1879-1915. 87 p. Soft wraps. Interesting detailed work by Mr. Werner (USCGR Ret.) traces the history and operations of the U.S. Life Saving Service at Kenosha, Wisconsin from the station’s commissioning in 1879 until the change-over to the Coast Guard in 1915. A great deal of information is presented regarding the crews, their life at the station and the wrecks and services rendered. Also the station, changes over the years, equipment and more are covered. Well illustrated with vintage photographs. Nicely done, well worth it. (M). $17.95.

1186. Henry, Karen Anderson. Papa Was a Lighthouse Keeper. Author House. 2004. 76p. Soft wraps. Little Doris Hanson lived in the lighthouse on Chambers Island, Wisconsin, every summer from the age of 11 days to 10 years. Doris's father, Sam O. Hanson, was the assistant lighthouse keeper in the early 1900's. What was it like to live on a remote island in a lighthouse? Doris told of her adventures and unique experiences of the life of a youn girl living in just such a place for much of her childhood. Having lost her mother at the age of 3, Doris learned the importance of having loving relationships with the rest of her family. Her experiences shaped her life and taught her self-reliance. This is the story of one summer on the island. (M). $14.95.

21292. Bosman, Peter. LIGHTHOUSES & RANGE LIGHTS OF DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Ellison bay. 2000. 118p. Soft wraps. The Door Peninsula of Wisconsin juts northeastward between the waters of Green bay and those of Lake Michigan. There are more than 250 miles of shoreline and by 1900 Door County boasted more lighthouses than any other county in the United States. Though some lighthouses and range lights no longer exist this interesting booklet takes a look at each of the stations, as well as the lifesavers of the area, lighthouse administration, a visitors guide and more. Nicely illustrated by the author and family. (M). $9.

28200b. (commemorative spoon) c.1900. Beautiful large commemorative spoon bears a detailed engraved image of the U.S. Life Saving Station, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The spoon features a highly-detailed engraved image of the Bibb #3 Type station and boat ramp, with the crew in their surfboat in the foreground. The spoon measures 5 ½” long and is in marvelous overall condition for its age, with surprisingly little surface wear from decades of polishing. The bowl is enhanced by the bold handle decorated in raised relief, also with engraved letters “T P”. Nicely detailed commemorative piece and an extremely rare and desirable location, commemorating this interesting early life-saving station. Marked sterling. (VG+). $78 net.

28182. (commemorative vase) c.1900. Grassy Island Lighthouse, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Rare early form features a large full color image of the little seen Grassy Island Light Station. Large full color image covers fully half of the surface area and provides good detail and an attractive form. The vase is tall, measuring 4” high by 2 ½” wide. Piece is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, little if any wear to gilded edges. An unusually difficult location to find, and quite nice for display. (VG+). $48. 

27113. (souvenir plate) c.1898. A rare, bright, decorated edged commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, full color hand painted image of the Life Saving Station, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. One of only a few like this station that I have had, this attractive plate has a quite detailed image as if from a painting, of the 1889 Bibb #3 Type life-saving station. This beautiful display piece measures 6 1/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a petite decorative trim around the edge. Nice painting quality image makes this a striking piece. Not marked making this c.1898. Very little if any wear, a striking display piece and quite rare. (F-).  $94 net.

23540. (souvenir mug). c.1900. An unusual, petite commemorative mug featuring a beautiful full color image of “Twin River Point Light, Two Rivers , Wisconsin. ”. This item is quite unusual and attractive and bears a nicely detailed image of the tall iron skeleton lighthouse tower and nearby keeper’s dwelling. Cup is quite distinctive due to its petite size, and measures  2” high by 1 ½” in diameter. Cup is  enhanced by a distinctive maroon band at the base and rim. Clean, no cracks or checks. Marked “Made in Germany for Chas. F. Kirst Druggist, Two Rivers , Wis. Wheelock Dresden.”. A very detailed, pretty piece for your display, in a most unusual form. (VG+). $94 net.

4574v. THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly. March 27, 1886 . 1pp. Three WONDERFUL woodcut illustrations of the life saving stations. at Kenosha , Wisc. And at  Fletchers Neck, Maine and a rare detailed half-page illustration showing the station interior. Extremely clear, detailed, probably as nice as I have ever seen. Excellent for framing. Includes half-page article describing the Service. (VG+)  $54  

11245. (photo) Breakwater Lighthouse, Manitowoc, Wisconsin c.1950. Clear, close photo shows good detail of the breakwater light station. Measures 3 ½” x 5 ½”. Great detail, on postcard paper. (photo itself was incorrectly identified) (VG+). $14.

21265. Karges, Steven. KEEPERS OF THE LIGHTS – Lighthouse Keepers & Their Families Door County, Wisconsin 1837-1939. Ellison Bay. 2000. 369p. Soft wraps. The lighthouse keepers of Door County, Wisconsin had a great impact upon the communities in which they served. Lighthouses in the area helped to make maritime transport profitable, and the keepers and their families thus were instrumental in settling and developing the area. Keepers of the Lights is an outstanding work of local social history and is extremely well researched. This fascinating overview of the lives of each of the light keepers makes wonderful reading. (M). Published at $20. Our price $18.95.

10459. (DVD) Lakeshore Guardians - The Story of Nine Wisconsin Life-Saving Stations. 2010. 59 minutes. Written, shot, and edited by filmmaker Dan Larson who also produced the Keepers of the Door series. Dan Weaver composed and recorded the music score. Steve VanBekum provided voice-over narration. Between 1875 and 1896, nine U.S. Life-Saving Stations were completed along the Lake Michigan coast, stretching from Kenosha to Plum Island in Death’s Door Passage. Staffed by a keeper and a seven-man crew, these “guardians” saved countless mariners wrecked along the shore. Seven years in the making, this 59-minute documentary tells the story of their sacrifice and bravery. Larson has spent the past several years traveling the Lake Michigan coast shooting and documenting what remains of the United States Life-Saving Service. The result is a comprehensive video that includes such topics as the Sturgeon Bay Station’s rescue of the schooner Otter’s crew, the Service’s role in the loss of the Christmas Tree ship, the 1913 winter storm’s impact on the Plum Island Station and much more. (M). $24.95. Our price $23.45.

10470. (DVD) The Keepers of Cana Island Light & Keepers of the Door. 2006. (two documentaries in one) In the Keepers of Cana Island Light, actor Stephen King plays the part of Keeper Clifford Sanderson, who was Assistant Keeper at Cana Island From 1884-1892, and keeper from 1924-1933. Join him as he begins the story in 1867 when plans for the lighthouse were first discussed, and follow the lives and work of each of the eight keepers at Cana Island over the years. Keepers of the Door documents the many lighthouses of Door County, Wisconsin, and the many keepers who dutifully kept the lights burning. Beginning in 1836 at Pottowatomie Lighthouse on Rock Island and looks at twelve light stations, with interviews of relatives of the keepers, looks inside the light towers and homes, and more. (M). $29.95. Our price $28.45.

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.

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