![]() One of eleven lighthouse cards collected from packs of Hassan Cork Tip Cigarettes, The Oriental Smoke, The Largest Selling Brand of Cigarettes in America, Factory No.30 - 31 Dist. NY. These cards belonged to my grandfather - Edward Pickett - with a hand written note: Dad's Cards 1898 to 1902 One of many pictorial collector card histories relating to the evolution and development of lighthouses – most notably pre-electric lamp lighting. Includes literal transcriptions, scanned actual cards and thumbnail referenced images. This collection is provided for general reference. The author of this site makes no claims as to the accuracy or completeness of this work. |
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TRANSCRIPTION: On the southwesterly end of Eastern Point and on the easterly side of the entrance to Gloucester Harbor, seacoast of Massachusetts. Shows a flashing red oil light every 5 seconds. Is 50 1/2 feet above mean high water and is visible 15 miles. Established in 1832 and rebuilt in 1890. Its fog signal is a 4,000-pound bell struck by machinery; a double blow every 20 seconds.
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