Series I: Cyanotype Album

Series I dates from about 1884 to 1900 and includes undated cyanotypes from a disbound album compiled for the United States Light House Board. The photographs have been arranged alphabetically by state and thereunder by name. Most titles refer to lighthouses or stations, but a few photographs from the album depict fog bells, stake lights, or range lights; these exceptions are noted. An original album inventory is available in folder one, and corresponding index numbers have been noted in parentheses after each item. The album documents lighthouses throughout New England, New Jersey and New York, and includes images ranging in size from 5 x 7 inches to 13 ½ x 10 ½ inches. Folder 5 contains a comprehensive series of photographs documenting the Sandy Hook Light station, powerhouse, and bouy installation. Sixteen of the images printed as cyanotypes for this album are duplicated in Series II.