Essentially, though, the station looks much as it did in the nineteenth century. Indeed, with a little imagination, visitors can step right back to the days of John Stenmark or Willard Miller. Views from the top of the lighthouse taken before and after restoration. Those who help operate the facility today find that the job has many similarities with the past. Of course there is the continuing battle against the natural elements.
Siding has to be repainted, windows recaulked, and machinery repaired.
A skilled and dedicated crew of Monday morning volunteers tends to much of this work. Without such continued volunteer support, upkeep would be a losing proposition. Though not an official part of their duty, those working on the island keep a close watch over the bay and have several times aided boaters in distress. One afternoon a capsized canoe was sighted between East Brother and Red Rock. The two were helped aboard and taken back to the island with their canoe so that they could dry out and recover from the ordeal.