The first lighthouse was built at this point in 1827 due to its location. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway which ultimately leads to the Atlantic Ocean. The first lighthouse was only fifty-nine feet tall and used an lamp-reflector system.
The current tower shown in this photo was built in 1854, stands sixty-nine feet tall, and used a fourth-order Fresnel lens. The grounds also comprise a steam-powered fog signal which was added in 1896. Tt is rarely used anymore due to noise complaints by nearby residents.
Here is a beautiful shot of the entire lightstation from the US Coast Guard Archives.
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Description: While in Cape Vincent, follow Broadway Street west to the intersection with Route 6 (Pleasant Valley Road). At this point, Broadway Street will turn into Tibbetts Point Road. Follow this to the end, and you will be at the lighthouse.
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Lighthouse Rating: 5.52
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