1523. (document) U.S. Lighthouse Keeper Pay Voucher Form No. 5, Keeper Archibald P. Marble, Humboldt Bay Lighthouse, California c.1870.
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1523. (document) U.S. Lighthouse Keeper Pay Voucher Form No. 5, Keeper Archibald P. Marble, Humboldt Bay Lighthouse, California c.1870.
1523. (document) U.S. Lighthouse Keeper Pay Voucher Form No. 5, Keeper Archibald P. Marble, Humboldt Bay Lighthouse, California c.1870. This is a very scarce original document from the Humboldt Bay Lighthouse. It is a pay voucher for Keeper Archibald P. Marble (Keeper 1869-1874). The Humboldt Bay light was one of the original eight lighthouses to be built on the west coast and was the last to be operational in 1856. It was situated on the low spit of land just north of the harbor entrance. This proved problematic as it was subject to flooding and fog. Earthquakes also caused damage to the tower. The station was abandoned around 1890 and the tower collapsed around 1933. Today all that remains are some bricks and stone steps. This original pay voucher was filled out by Keeper Marble and signed twice in hand by him, receiving the amount of $250 in pay for the three month period ending March 31, 1870. Document measures 6 ½” x 8 ¼” and is overall clean with one original fold. Superb piece of this short lived light station, would make an exceptional addition to any collection or display. (VG+). $114.