Pumpkin Island Lighthouse Me

It stands 28 feet high with a black lantern.

Pumpkin island lighthouse me. Pumpkin island s final keeper frank m. In 1934 pumpkin island was sold for 552 by the government to george harmon of bar harbor who also purchased winter harbor lighthouse and massachusetts bird island lighthouse that were. It is 6 1 4 wide by 2 1 4 high and is laminated for protection. It is now a private home and not open to the public.

Caring for 9 historic maine lighthouses from downeast to kittery. Pumpkin island lighthouse was established in 1855 as a result of vessels carrying lumber and for increasing tourism to the area. I have been making bookmarks that are selling quickly in my gallery so decided to put some on ebay. This is a hand made bookmark.

Rumery served for just a few years before the lighthouse was decommissioned at the end of january 1933. In 1934 pumpkin island light was one of several of maine lighthouses that were discontinued and put up for auction by the government. It has a tassel. From route 1 in orland take route 175 south.

The light you keep. I will be listing them in my store under bookmarkers so check all the different ones. George harmon of bar harbor bought the station along with two others. A holiday offering a blissful escape for a group of up to thirty three guests and a chance to partake in pristine nature.

It was listed on the national register of historic places as pumpkin island light station on february 1. An automatic beacon near pumpkin island continues today as an aid to navigation. Pumpkin island is a private island eco retreat nestled in the keppel islands only 14 kilometres off the coast from yeppoon. Libby island light is a lighthouse on libby island marking the mouth of machias bay in machiasport maine the light station was established in 1817 and is an active aid to navigation.

Get inspired at the maine quarterly. Since then the island has passed through several private owners. Historic coast guard photo of perkins island light station. The light station was closed in 1934 and sold.

The lighthouse had one of the earliest fresnel lenses in maine incorporated into its construction. The present granite tower was built in 1823 and improved in 1848 libby island light was listed on the national register of historic places as libby island light station on june 18 1976. The lighthouse is privately owned and is not open to the public but a view from the mainland is available. After about 22 miles turn right onto route 15 and.

Pumpkin island lighthouse maine. View pumpkin island lighthouse in a larger map.