Fort Point Light, Penobscot Bay, Me

Fort Point Light, Penobscot Bay, Me

TITLE: Fort Point Light, Penobscot Bay, Me
CAPTION: Fort Point Light
On the sotheasterly side of Old Fort Point, Me., westerly side of the mouth of Penobscot River.
POSTCARD ID: 28072
PUBLISHER: The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME., U.S.A.
Made in Germany
POSTMARK: Unused Standard Size, Divided Back Postcard

Horton’s Point Lighthouse Southold, Long Island, N.Y.

Horton’s Point Lighthouse
Southold, Long Island, N.Y.

TITLE: Horton’s Point Lighthouse
Southold, Long Island, N.Y.
CAPTION: For many years this aid to mariners warned ships of the dangerous rocks off Horton’s Point. Overlooking Long Island Sound, this picturesque landmark is a familiar sight to residents and an attraction to visitors.  “VISIT HISTORIC SOUTHOLD”
Color Photo by Milt Price, Northport, NY
POSTCARD ID: 5P77011
PUBLISHER: Reproduced in Natural Color by Tomlin Art Co., Northport, N.Y.
POSTMARK: Unused Standard Sized Postcard

Duxbury Pier Light, Plymouth, Harbor

Duxbury Pier Light, Plymouth, Harbor

TITLE: Duxbury Pier Light, Plymouth, Harbor
CAPTION: None
POSTCARD ID: 13998
PUBLISHER: “Posttint” Card Made Only By Detroit Publishing Co.,
and Published by A.B. Burbank, Plymouth, Mass
POSTMARK: Plymouth, MASS AUG 5 1910

Jesters’ Rock Garden, Arlington Pier, Mobile, ALA.

Jesters’ Rock Garden, Arlington Pier, Mobile, ALA.

TITLE: Jesters’ Rock Garden, Arlington Pier, Mobile, ALA.
CAPTION: This is the rendezvous of Mobile Court No. 120, Royal Order of                    Jesters. Constructed and given to the city of Mobile by Jester                      John C. O’Gwynn, M.D. Located on Arlington Pier. Re;licas in                      stone and Marble of unusual architecture of foreign cities.
POSTCARD ID: 23 & 9160 N
PUBLISHER: Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
POSTMARK: Written on standard sized postcard – Not Posted

Cap Chat

CAP CHAT

TITLE: Cap Chat
CAPTION: Cap Chat – date de 1815, cette formation geologique est situee                    pres du phare a l’ouest du village.
Cap Chat – dates back to 1815 – The Rock formation stands                          near the lighthouse at the western end of the village.
POSTCARD ID: 90905 & 4063
PUBLISHER: Pub. UNIC, 6917 Avenue du Parc, Montreal
POSTMARK: 22 IX 1965 (September 22, 1065?)

A Good Catch – Sailboats in the Harbor

We love early postcards like this.  It shows the utilitarian purpose of lighthouses – to return the seafarer safely home.  Unfortunately, with no postmark, it is too difficult to tell how old this postcard is.

Why do you like lighthouses?  Let us know in the comments!

A GOOD CATCH

TITLE: A GOOD CATCH
CAPTION: None
POSTCARD ID: 5611
PUBLISHER: Unknown
POSTMARK: Unused Standard Sized Postcard