Blackwell Island Lighthouse
🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Blackwell Island Lighthouse
Constructed by the government of New York City, this lighthouse was first lit in 1872. The stone structure stands 15 meters tall, with its light positioned at the same focal height. It is situated within Lighthouse Park, at the northern end of Roosevelt Island in the East River. The lighthouse is no longer operational.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places in 1972 and designated a New York City Landmark in 1976.
Background
Blackwell Island Lighthouse (now Roosevelt Island Lighthouse, also formerly Welfare Island Lighthouse) is a stone lighthouse built by the government of New York City in 1872. It is within Lighthouse Park at the northern tip of Roosevelt Island in the East River. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972 and was designated a New York City Landmark on March 23, 1976.Light & Optic
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 15m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1872
- Heritage Status
- New York State Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
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- Wikidata
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Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 15m
Location
- City
- Downstate New York
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 40.7728°
- Longitude
- -73.9402°
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