![]() ![]() Guardianship was given to Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks. (The light is now controlled by an electric eye.)ġ986 Tours of the Lighthouse were started, conducted by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.ġ998 Ownership of the lighthouse structure was given to the state of Ohio. He was not related to the William Kelly who built the original structure in 1821. The contractor of this work was a William Kelly, from Detroit. The old stucco was removed and a new coat was sprayed on. The base of the Lighthouse was damaged by Lake Water erosion due to the high water cycle. Park employees then used the Keepers house. ![]() The house and grounds were then turned over to the state of Ohio. The house was vandalized and was scheduled to be burned, but was saved by protest from the local citizens of Marblehead. The color green was used to distinguish it from Air Beacons. Visitors were no longer permitted inside the Lighthouse.ġ958 An electric clock was installed to control the light.ġ969 A "Minor" light was installed. The United States Coast Guard then patrolled the shorelineġ946 The U. Herman then became e Keeper.ġ942 WWII made the lighthouse a strategically important navigation light. Candlepower was increased from 42,000 to 350,000 This increased the visible range to 16 miles.ġ933 Charles Hunter retired. Electricity was used to now power the light. Herman kept a beautiful garden.ġ923 Fuel was no longer used. He enjoyed being host to many visitors to the lighthouse.ġ913 Edward Herman, assistant keeper, kept everything painted and polished. The old lamp was replaced with one from Erie PA with a clock mechanism that turned the light, making it appear as a 10 second flashing signal.ġ903 A large Fresnel lens was ordered from Paris and was installed after being exhibited at the St. Fifteen feet more was added to the tower height. This is the present site of the United States Coast Guard Station.ġ880 A new house was erected for the Keeper and his assistant adjacent to the Lighthouseġ884 Uniforms were now required of all male Lighthouse Keepers.ġ897 Major changes were made to the Lighthouse. The Lighthouse Keeper families were relieved of rescue duties. The Clemons brothers, Lucien, Hubbard and Al, made a daring rescue of two crewmen and were awarded the first Medal of Honor for heroism at sea.ġ876 A Life Saving Station was established at Marblehead with Lucien Clemons as Commander. McGee's wife succeeded him.ġ875 The ship, "Consuela" sank during a violent storm on May 1. The fixed white light had a visible range of 12 miles.ġ870 The name was changed from "Sandusky Bay Lighthouse" to "Marblehead Lighthouse".ġ873 George McGee was appointed Keeper and remained until his death in 1896. The fuel was changed to Lard Oil and then later to Kerosene. The light was replaced with a 4th order Fresnel lens requiring but one lamp. He then became the keeper for eight years.ġ858 Whale Oil became scarce and costly. She was the first woman Lighthouse Keeper.ġ833 Rachel married Jermiah Von Benachoten. In case of storms the Keeper organized rescue efforts.ġ832 Benajah died and his wife Rachel became the Keeper. Lighting fixture was 13 Argand Whale Oil Lamps each with a 16-inch reflector. Duties of the Keeper included keeping a log of weather conditions, ships sighted, daily work schedule and times of lighting and extinguishing the light. A house was built for him and family some distance from the light. The walls to be 5 feet thick at the base and 2 feet thick at the top.ġ822 Benajah Wolcott was appointed Keeper. The tower was specified to be 50 feet above ground: diameter to be 25 feet at base and 12 feet at the top. Masonry contract was let to William Kelly. The cost was $6,520.ġ821 The site chosen was Rocky Point on Marblehead. A need for night time assistance was seen.ġ819 Congress appropriated $5,000 to build a Lighthouse. 1809 Benajah Wolcott, a Revolutionary War Veteran, led the first settlement of the Marblehead Peninsula.ġ812 The War of 1812 saw many ships using the waters of Lake Erie. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |