From collection National Fisherman Collection
LB2012.15.4900
Lighthouse with steel support framework, two other shorter towers, 2 story dwelling. "Cape Charles Light Station" "Light Station, Cape Charles, Virginia. On Smith Island in Northhampton County, Virginia near the southern end of the Cape Charles Peninsula." Consisting of a total of 8 buildings (3 housing, 3 storage and 2 service) Situated on 10.0 acres of land. Light is 180' above water and is an octogonal, pyramid Shelton tower, upper part black, lower part white." [ref NF 07/1967 no page]