Blackwell Island Light, Gothic Revival lighthouse in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, United States
The Blackwell Island Light stands 15 meters tall, constructed from gray gneiss stone with an octagonal shape and pointed Gothic arch entrance.
Built in 1872 by inmates using stone from the island, the lighthouse guided vessels through the treacherous waters of the East River near Hell Gate.
The structure represents the combined efforts of renowned architect James Renwick Jr and local prisoners, resulting in a notable maritime landmark.
The lighthouse stands at coordinates 40.772778, -73.940167, within Lighthouse Park, which offers recreational activities and East River views.
A plaque at the base once credited prisoner John McCarthy for building a fort on the site before the lighthouse construction.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1872
Architects: James Renwick Jr.
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Height: 15 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 40.77289,-73.94020
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:02
Gracie Mansion
432 m
The Octagon
534 m
Noguchi Museum
678 m
Carl Schurz Park
392 m
Belaire Apartments
1.3 km
Socrates Sculpture Park
682 m
Museum of Motherhood
871 m
Temple Shaaray Tefila
1.3 km
John Jay Park
882 m
Sohmer and Company Piano Factory
565 m
Hungarian House of New York
1.3 km
The Noguchi Museum
700 m
Holy Trinity Church, St. Christopher House and Parsonage
996 m
Yorkville Bank Building
1.3 km
Stevens House
512 m
John Jay Swimming Pool
828 m
Distrito histórico City and Suburban Homes Company's York Avenue Estate and Shively Sanitary Tenements
853 m
Henderson Place Historic District
485 m
Municipal Asphalt Plant
654 m
The Monarch, 200 East 89th Street
1.3 km
Astor Terrace
1.3 km
RiverEast, 408 East 92nd Street
982 m
1802 Second Avenue
1.3 km
300 East 93rd Street
1.2 km
The Ventura
1.2 km
Pot Cove
1 km
The Barclay
837 m
302 East 94th Street
1.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes