10389. (photo) Presque Isle Lighthouse c.1947.
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10389. (photo) Presque Isle Lighthouse c.1947.
10389. (photo) Presque Isle Lighthouse c.1947. Clear, close 8” x 10”press photo shows Francis Stebbins as he displays a bellows that he has preserved, believed to be a relic of J Davis c.1840 during the early years of the light station. In 1871, the old 1840 lighthouse was decommissioned and in 1897 it was sold to the highest bidder, E.O. Avery. After a few years he resold to General Duffield who owned it about a year until purchased by Bliss Stebbins. In 1930, Bliss Stebbins sold the property to Francis B. Stebbins, shown here. Due to deterioration of the dwelling it was demolished and rebuilt on the same foundation in the late 1930’s. Francis died in 1969 and the property was willed to his son James Stebbins. Great detail, posed in front of the “1840” corner stone. August 17, 1947. With credit line and description on front. (VG) $34.