The Bolivar Point Lighthouse

Download or read book The Bolivar Point Lighthouse written by Russell Autrey and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories and hand me down stories about the historic Bolivar Point Lighthouse in Port Bolivar, Texas, and a 5 year photographic portfolio of the old tower in all kinds of weather, showing how 150 years have caused long term damage requiring a major renovation of the privately owned structure. The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation was established with the goal of raising the required funds to repair the tower and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated for the preservation of the lighthouse. Built in 1872, the lighthouse survived the 1900 Great Storm, the 1915 hurricane and Hurricane Ike and all the rest that hit the Texas coast in 150 years. Ancestors tell stories of how family members survived the 1900 Storm on the iron circular staircase leading to the light at the top of the tower. Others have stories of climbing to the top when the lighthouse wasn't in use to drop firecrackers from the 117 foot structure and others remember a movie starring Patty Duke that was filmed at the lighthouse. A short history with old photographs is also included.