28440. (photograph) Old Point Comfort Light Station, Christmas Season 1953.
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28440. (photograph) Old Point Comfort Light Station, Christmas Season 1953.
28440. (photograph) Old Point Comfort Light Station, Christmas Season 1953. Original 7 ½” x 9” b/w photo provides a close clear view of the station including the light lit for the evening, and the early light-keeper’s quarters lit up as the keeper’s family prepares for the holiday. News caption on the back notes that Keeper Bob West has to stay on duty most of the evening. News photo, dated December 20, 1953. Clear, close, light stain lower margin. (VG). $54.