10353. (photos) Keeper BM1 George Woodward – Owl’s Head Light Station, Maine c.1946
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10353. (photos) Keeper BM1 George Woodward – Owl’s Head Light Station, Maine c.1946
(photos) Owl’s Head Light Station, Owl’s Head, Maine c.1946. Clear, close original 8” x 10” press photos shows great details in the life of the keeper here, Chief Boatswain’s Mate George Woodward. The growing lime trade in nearby Rockland and Thomaston led to the establishment of a light station at Owl’s Head, at the entrance to Rockland Harbor. It is rare that we find such intimate photos of the keeper in his day to day activities. George Woodward served at Owl’s head from 1945-1950. Photos are b/w and include date and credit line or description on back.
10350. (photo) Mrs. Woodward uses one of her many skills as she cuts her husband’s hair. April 7, 1946. Clear, close original 8” x 10” press photos shows great details in the life of the keeper here, Chief Boatswain’s Mate George Woodward. The growing lime trade in nearby Rockland and Thomaston led to the establishment of a light station at Owl’s Head, at the entrance to Rockland Harbor. It is rare that we find such intimate photos of the keeper in his day to day activities. George Woodward served at Owl’s head from 1945-1950. Photos are b/w and include date and credit line or description on back. (VG). $44.
10353a,b. Keeper George M. Woodward of Owl’s Head Lighthouse, ME., cleans a kerosene lamp c.1946. This photo was published in newspapers in 1946 with the following caption: “Standby equipment: Keeper George M. Woodward of Owl’s Head Lighthouse, ME, cleans a kerosene lamp, kept ready for use should electric power fail.”. Rare view of this lamp in use and of a keeper performing maintenance. Official Coast Guard photo. Dated March 23, 1946. Museum quality image. $124.