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New Lighthouse Keepers Step Back in Time

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New Lighthouse Keepers Step Back in Time

   


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The new keepers at California's Battery Point Lighthouse are giving tourists something special to see. They are making it a standard practice to dress up in period costume to greet the tourists. Eventually they hope to have all the volunteers at the lighthouse be dressed for the period.

Nancy and Larry Schnider are not unfamiliar with lighthouse keeping and tours. Prior to coming to Battery Point Light they were volunteers at Oregon's Heceda Lighthouse where they gave tours and helped in the restoration efforts.

This story appeared in the July 1998 edition of Lighthouse Digest Magazine. For subscription information about the print edition, click here.

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