1337. (photo) Portland Head Light Station, Maine c.1934.
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1337. (photo) Portland Head Light Station, Maine c.1934.
1337. (photo) Portland Head Light Station, Maine c.1934. Close clear photo provides great c.1930’s view from the south of the tall white stone light tower and the later 2 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fog signal building. Located on a rocky bluff, Portland Head Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. This early view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling and is quite close. One keeper can be seen standing in the doorway at the base of the light tower, probably Keeper Frank O. Hilt or Assistant Robert Thayer Sterling. Frank O. Hilt became principal keeper in 1929. Beginning in 1913, he served as an assistant keeper and then principal keeper at the isolated light station at Matinicus Rock. Hilt remained in charge at Portland Head until 1944. Photo dated September 1934. b/w 3 ½” x 5 ½”. Clear and close. (VG). $22.