Morris Island Lighthouse
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Description:
Photograph of the light inside the Morris Island lighthouse. Paine noted on reverse, "Know Your Charleston? Inside Morris Isld Lgt. Photo 1905 by M.B. Paine."
In 1876, the 161 foot lighthouse tower along with a three-story house was completed for just under $150,000. Powered by lard oil, the Fresnel lens was activated on October 1, 1876 with George W. Williams serving as head keeper along with three assistants, Richard M. Jones, George W. Veronee, and John Barrett.
- Title: Morris Island Lighthouse
- Photographer: Paine, Morton Brailsford, 1883-1940
- Date: 1905
- Collection: Photograph Collection
- Object Name: Morton Brailsford Paine Photographs
- Object Id: MK 4350
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