Thessalon Light House, circa 1920
Description
- Mystery Question
- Who is the woman in the picture?[Please answer by clicking on the Comments tab]
- Media Type
- Image
- Item Type
- Photographs
- Description
- This is a black and white photo of a two story white wood frame building with small raised light tower on top. The woman is likely Esther Harvey, and the dog named either Toby or Jack.
- Notes
- The Thessalon Lighthouse served to keep sailors safe for over 60 years. It was built in 1898 as a Lighthouse and dwelling and was built at a cost of $1,219.36. Previously a private light had been maintained by the Dyment Lumber Company.
Originally the Lighthouse was tended by Mr. and Mrs. James Harvey who worked together for over 10 years until Mr. Harvey passed away. Mrs. Harvey took over and tended the light for over 40 years. She was referred to as the "Brave Little Lady of the Light."
The light was temporarily discontinued in 1960 due to difficulty in keeping it maintained and permanently discontinued on September 28, 1961. - Date of Original
- Circa 1900
- Subject(s)
- Collection
- Local History
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
-
-
Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 46.25006 Longitude: -83.5666
-
- Creative Commons licence
[more details]- Copyright Statement
- Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
- Contact
- Thessalon Union Public LibraryEmail:thessalonlib@thessalonlibrary.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:187 Main St. Box 549
Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
