Boston Light Station in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, holds an honored place among America’s lighthouses. It was established in 1716 as the first light station on the continent. It’s also one of a small number of lighthouses to achieve designation as a National Historic Landmark. This past week, it was announced that the light station will be available to a suitable new steward under the guidelines of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act.

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“Light Hearted” host Jeremy D’Entremont at Boston Light circa 1990

This episode contains sound clips from the following: a 1939 newsreel; a 1988 interview with the son of Maurice Babcock; a 1980s clip of Keeper Ralph Norwood; a 1991 clip of Josephine Norwood, wife of Keeper Norwood; a 1989 clip of Coast Guard keeper Dennis Dever; a 1989 clip of Senator Edward M. Kennedy announcing legislation concerning Boston Light; and three clips of Sally Snowman, the last (2003-2023) keeper of the station.

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