Laura Hecox and her mother, Margaret Hecox

Laura Hecox and her mother, Margaret Hecox, on the front steps of the lighthouse. Miss Hecox's father was the lightkeeper until his death in 1883. After his death, Laura Hecox took over the position and served as lightkeeper for 33 years.

Source of information: Museum of Natural History

Koch. p. 29

Article on this Website, see link below.
Date: ca. 1887
Type: PHOTO
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz (City)
  • 1880s
Rights: This photograph is courtesy of the Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History.

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Physical Dimensions: 8 3/4" x 5"
Identifier: LH-SCM032

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“Laura Hecox and her mother, Margaret Hecox.” ca. 1887. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/10149. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.