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10.00" x 6.50"
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2.00"
Frame Width:
0.88"
Overall:
15.50" x 12.00"
THOMAS POINT SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE Black and white Framed Print
by Skip Willits
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THOMAS POINT SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE Black and white framed print by Skip Willits. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
The only screw pile lighthouse left in Chesapeake Bay waters is the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, built on November 20, 1875. This was also the... more
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Artist's Description
The only screw pile lighthouse left in Chesapeake Bay waters is the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, built on November 20, 1875. This was also the last manned lighthouse on the bay, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The light is located off the mouth of the South River at Annapolis. The original light at this location was built on a seven-acre parcel of land on Thomas Point. The land was sold to the government for $530 in 1824, and the following year the first light was built by John Donohoo on that point of land. This was the first lighthouse constructed by Donohoo, who went on to build several more around the bay including Concord Point at Havre De Grace. This first light was doomed because of Donohoo�s relative inexperience and by 1838, it had to be rebuilt. The total cost of the original light surpassed $5,600.
In 1882 it became apparent to the Lighthouse Board that the light, in its original location, was of little use because it was so removed fro...
About Skip Willits
I am a professional photographer specializing in lighthouse, maritime, nature and urban photography. I've been published in many national books and magazines, and am the publisher and co-publisher of numerous lighthouse and wildlife posters. I have led a number of tours for the Smithsonian Institution and produced multimedia slide shows for them and others. I have visited and photographed two thirds of all the lighthouses on the east coast, and probably have the image of your favorite. Just ask! I have also written a number of articles published by regional magazines in both Maryland and New Jersey. I sell and lease images to publishers. I have wall art appropriate for both the wholesale and retail levels. I welcome any and...
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Skip Willits 7 Days Ago
Thanks Brenda.
Brenda Harle 7 Days Ago
Love your lighthouses Skip! =)
Skip Willits 13 Days Ago
Thanks Marvin.
Marvin Spates 14 Days Ago
Fantastic black and white of this amazing Lighthouse!!!
Skip Willits
Thanks Brenda.
Brenda Harle
Awesome image! Love your lighthouses! =)
Skip Willits
Thanks Svitozar.
Svitozar Nenyuk
Amazing work! Great!!! L/F
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Thanks Calazone's
Calazone's Flics
Fantastic capture, looks like a wonderful place enjoy the views from!
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Thanks Tony and Antonis.
Antonis Meintanis
Wonderful bw work !! Great capture !! 👍 👌👌fav👌
Tony Williams
Skip, looks great in black and white,nicely done. L/ f
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Thanks Khalid
Khalid Saeed
Awesome capture, so lovely .
Skip Willits
Thanks Flees Photos.
Flees Photos
stunning image Skip
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Thanks Mary.
Mary Machare
I love the dark mood in this marvelous capture of storm clouds over the lighthouse. LF
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Thanks Marian.
Marian Voicu
Stunning photo! F
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Thanks Michael.
Michael Mazaika
Wonderful presentation - the black and white and rough background really make it. Excellent, Skip. - Mike (V/F?)
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Thanks Joe and Dennis.
Dennis Baswell
lovely in b/w Skip