Jack Ryan: Recently Added Galleries and Collections

Family and Friends

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:23:58 GMT

Families of Ryan...Walters...Pickett...plus friends

Awards and Recognition: Lighthouses

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:52 GMT

This gallery features only lighthouses photos...all of which have received special recognition, some in photography contests and others on various websites...and some in both.

Marblehead Lighthouse

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:48:07 GMT

The Marblehead Lighthouse near Port Clinton, Ohio, is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

According to infomation provide by the Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society, it was built in 1821 by William Kelly, a stone mason, and the contractor was Steve Woolverton. Built of native limestone, it took only eleven weeks to build. It went into service in 1822 with Benajah Wolcott as the first keeper. His wife, Elizabeth, served as keeper for two years after his death in 1832, thus becoming the first female lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes. Originally called the Sandusky Bay light, the name was changed to the Marblehead Lighthouse in 1870.

In 1897, a 3 and 1/2 Order Fresnel lens was installed and that lens is now on display in the museum.

The lighthouse is 65 feet high. There are 87 steps to the top and today its flashing green light can be seen up to 16 miles.

In 2008, we made a spring visit in May, returned in early July, and made a third visit in August at which time I was able to climb the lighthouse (for only the second time) and tour the museum. We have returned twice more in 2009. All photos included are from our 2008 and 2009 visits.

Niles McKinley Class of 1958-50th Reunion

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:57:20 GMT

My high school graduating class held its 50th class reunion on Saturday, August 23rd. There were 63 members of the class present...some of whom I hadn't seen since the day we graduated. These are a few photos of that event.

Maine: September 2008

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:55:41 GMT

Photos in this gallery were taken during our trip to Maine in September 2008.

This is a work in progress...

Summer of 2008: Some Favorite Photos

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:40:00 GMT

Photos in this gallery were all taken during 2008 and is a work "in progress." As the summer progresses, I expect to be adding new photos and possibly deleting some as well. I hope you will check back periodically and that you enjoy what you see here.

Lake Erie Lighthouses

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:38:00 GMT

Photos in this gallery are of lighthouses along the southern shore of Lake Erie. This includes lights located along Ohio's north coast plus lights in Pennsylvania and New York.

Outer Banks-2008

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Monnie and I have been visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina since 1983. This visit was our 19th in 25 years...this time with old friends, Pete and Carole Sharp (from Columbus,Ohio) and Chuck and Joan Cera (from Dallas, Texas). Pete, Chuck and I graduated from high school together and this was the first time in many years we were able to spend time together.

Skyline Drive, Virginia: June 6, 2008

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:47:00 GMT

On our way to North Carolina, we made a detour through the Shenandoah National Park along the Skyline Drive. We entered the park at the northernmost point, Front Royal, Virginia, and traveled south for sixty-five miles exiting at Swift Run Gap. The highest point of our drive was 3680 feet while most of the time, we were between about 3300 and 3500 feet. The views were magnificent...and along the way, we encountered some interesting people and a very tame deer. It was a trip well worth making!!!

West Virginia-2008

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:51:00 GMT

Photos in this album are from trips to West Virginia during the year 2008. This includes: the midland trail; Hawk's Nest State Park; Babcock State Park; Pipestem State Park; Thurmond, West Virginia; New River Gorge Bridge.

The Maine Edition (2006)

jhr_niles@yahoo.com (Jack Ryan) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:32:00 GMT

Photos from our first visit to Maine-September 2006