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Lighthouse Keepers
During the twenty-three years following the relighting of the tower after the war, eleven individuals served as head keepers. Nine of them had to be removed for reasons ranging from intoxication to dereliction of duty. Finally, in 1886 the appointment of George T. Clifford ended the string of short-timers. Clifford served thirty-one years, until his retirement in 1917.
At times, range lights were established in the bay as a further aid to navigation. When vessel traffic increased as a result of the lumber trade in the 1880’s, a bar beacon was established to operate as a range light in conjunction with the lighthouse. This bar beacon housed a sixth order Fresnel lens.
Lighthouse Keeper Photos
Walter A. Roberts
Working on the electric systems of Pensacola Lighthouse
Cleaning the Fresnel Lens
Guess what's for dinner tonight!
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