Lighthouse Drawings in celebration of National Lighthouse Day

National Lighthouse Day is August 7 and to celebrate, we’re highlighting some architectural drawings and maps relating to lighthouses from our holdings of the Records of the United States Coast Guard, Record Group 26 (NAID 592785). Among these drawings are plans for the lighthouse at Alcatraz Island (NAID 731005).  Yes, there's more than a prison … Continue reading Lighthouse Drawings in celebration of National Lighthouse Day