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PHOTOGRAPHS OF
HAVRE DE GRACE - SOUTH
The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum is located where the mighty Susquehanna River
meets the Chesapeake Bay. It covers the maritime history history of the region from
10,000 years ago until the 21st Century.
Photographed in 2001.
The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum This building once housed an Olympic-size
pool for the Bayou Hotel. In 1982, it was converted to a museum dedicated to the history and art
of decoy making and duck hunting.
Photographed in 2003
The O'Neill House During Partial Restoration
The Concord Point Lighthouse was manned by the O'Neill family until from 1827 until 1928.
John O'Neill was appointed the light keeper in recognition of his brave defense of Havre de Grace
during the British attack in the War of 1812. The roof line of the original house is clearly shown.
Photographed in 2001.
The O'Neill House or "Light Keeper's House" was partially restored
by the Friends of the Concord Point Lighthouse.
Photographed January 15, 2005.
 The O'Neill House from the North
Photographed in 2006.
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