Point Sur (Images of America) - Softcover

O'Neil PhD RN CNE, Carol

 
9780738520940: Point Sur (Images of America)

Synopsis

Point Sur Lightstation was carved out of solid volcanic rock more than a century ago. When the light was turned on in 1889, no towns or roads were nearby to support the four families that lived atop the giant moro rock located just offshore in Big Sur, California. These vintage images tell the story of Pt. Sur Lightstation with its state-of-the-art lighthouse and fog signal system, and the lightkeepers and their families who kept it operating until 1974. The remote location and treacherous coast were constant adversaries. Today, Pt. Sur's lighthouse is automated. The vacant lightstation buildings are a ghost town that reminds us of our proud maritime heritage and the hearty souls who helped light the way.

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About the Author

Carol O'Neil is a volunteer and the historian for Pt. Sur State Historic Park. She writes extensively about Pt. Sur and its history. Her historic fiction book for children, Adventures at Pt. Sur, was published in 2002. She lives in Monterey and is actively involved in historic preservation issues.

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ISBN 10:  1531614418 ISBN 13:  9781531614416
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2003
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