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On a lighthouse, children played by helping with construction, gardening, care of poultry, and other tasks.

The Browns developed large vegetable gardens for fresh food. CPR passenger steamers sailed past the lighthouse every week.

Betty Brown cutting grass below the light tower.

Lightkeeper Ted Ranger with work-crew from Coast Guard tender ship, enjoying beer brewed by Pen Brown.

Even during the summer, the landing-place at Pine Island could be a cauldron of waves.

Pen and Betty Brown’s first view of Pine Island, where they moved just after marrying.

Pen Brown revisiting Pine Island seven years after departure, sitting on a bench that he had built long ago.

Betty Kovalcik (Brown) with her camera, a year before moving to Pine Island.