I was stationed at this Light Station in 1967 when Ed Sweet was there as the last Civilian light keeper in the USCG. Bill Sweeney BM1 lived in the second house and I lived in town and rented a room. Fog horns were very loud as were the compressors that supplied the air. Had to climb the tower every 3 or 4 hours to check the voltage to the light also polished the glass lens and brass, Ed was very, very particular. Also had three pendulum clocks to keep in sync for the radio beacon. Was beautiful duty that I probably did not appreciate at the time.
Capt. John Tibbetts of Troy, NY gave 3 acres of his 600 acres to the Federal Government to establish a Lighthouse. In 1827 the first Tower and Keeper's Quarters were built.
I was stationed at this Light Station in 1967 when Ed Sweet was there as the last Civilian light keeper in the USCG. Bill Sweeney BM1 lived in the second house and I lived in town and rented a room. Fog horns were very loud as were the compressors that supplied the air. Had to climb the tower every 3 or 4 hours to check the voltage to the light also polished the glass lens and brass, Ed was very, very particular. Also had three pendulum clocks to keep in sync for the radio beacon. Was beautiful duty that I probably did not appreciate at the time.
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Does anyone know the history on how the light house was named?
Capt. John Tibbetts of Troy, NY gave 3 acres of his 600 acres to the Federal Government to establish a Lighthouse. In 1827 the first Tower and Keeper's Quarters were built.
Wonderful lighthouse, but when i visited the entire exterior of the building was covered in THOUSANDS of gnats. Otherwise a wonderful light