17119. (cabinet view) Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass. c.1890’s by W.M.
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17119. (cabinet view) Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass. c.1890’s by W.M.
17119. (cabinet view) Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass. c.1890’s by W.M. Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented view of the second light station at Long Point. Image includes the 1 ½ story keeper’s dwelling with square brick light tower, fog bell tower, boathouse and more guarding the Provincetown harbor. In 1873, an inspector reported that “a new dwelling is a necessity… the entire structure is in danger of being carried off by a heavy storm.” $13,000 was appropriated for a new tower, keeper’s dwelling and fog signal. This new 38-foot brick lighthouse tower and a 1 1/2-story keeper’s house shown here were built in 1875. The 1,200 pound fog bell was installed at this time. Wonderful view, clear but a bit distant. Good detail. Only light foxing, a bit of soiling. Cabinet views of Long Point are quite difficult to find. (VG). $88.