Below are some additional photos and diagrams of the lighthouse.
1886 Survey of the Lighthouse Property
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This 1925 photograph of the lighthouse was taken by Leon Breedlove, who operated a ferry boat between New Orleans and Madisonville. It was taken in black and white, but the picture was recently color-tinted by hand.
A 1998 News Banner article
Here's a link to a video report on the lighthouse by WWL-TV.
The lighthouse has been listed on the
National Registry of Historic Places.
National Registry of Historic Places.
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