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Title
Port Bolivar Lighthouse Black And White 2
Artist
Judy Vincent
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Port Bolivar Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse in Port Bolivar, Texas, that was built in 1872. It served for 61 years before being retired in 1933, when its function was replaced by a different light.
The current lighthouse is at least the second structure at the site. The first lighthouse was built in the mid-1850s and was pulled down during the Civil War so that Union warships could not use it as a navigational aid.
During the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the lighthouse served as a shelter for at least 125 people, saving their lives. It also survived another hurricane, in 1915, where winds of 126 miles per hour were recorded. The first lighthouse keeper, H.C. Claiborne, retired in 1918, after witnessing those two storms, and was replaced by a Captain J. Brooks. In 1947 the lighthouse was sold and, although still standing, is not open to the public. The 1970 film My Sweet Charlie, starring Patty Duke and Al Freeman Jr. was filmed at the lighthouse and adjacent caretaker's house.
After withstanding over 150 years of erosion, the lighthouse is now entirely black. This has caused some to call it "The Haunted Lighthouse" of Bolivar.
This image has been featured in the following groups:
Black and White Photography - 6/24/21
The Road to Self-Promotion - 6/24/21
If the Image Excites You - 6/24/21
Showcasing the South - 6/24/21
USA Photographers - 6/25/21
The Meandering Photographer - 12/5/22
Intent of the Artist - 12/6/22
Lady Photographers and Artists - 12/8/22
1000 to 1999 Views - 2/12/24
1000 Views on 1 Image - 2/13/24
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June 22nd, 2021
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Buffalo, NY - United States
Lovely contrast with that dark, ominous tower against the whites of the sky. Beautiful work, Judy!
Niceville, Fl - United States
Excellent contrast, Judy! That's a trait (in my thinking) of a good black and white. So well done! l/f
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Garland, TX - United States
Wonderful Texas lighthouse image Judy! The b&w version gives the lighthouse drama! F
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