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Name: Sisters Island Light  

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Also known as: Three Sisters Island Light

Nearest Town or City:
Chippewa Bay, New York, United States

Location: St. Lawrence River, off Schermerhorn Landing about 2.5 miles southwest of Chippewa Bay.


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Photo: Courtesy of Michel Forand
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Managing Organization:
Private owner

Notes:
This lighthouse has been privately owned since the 1950s. The island is part of the Thousand Islands chain.

Tower Height: 60

Description of Tower: Square limestone tower attached to keeper's dwelling.

This light is not operational

Other Buildings?
1870 1 1/2 story limestone keeper's quarters, shed.

Date Established: 1870

Date Present Tower Built: 1870

Date Deactivated: c. 1950s

Current Use: Private residence.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
The lighthouse is not viewable from the U.S. mainland and is accessible by boat only. It can be seen from a cruise offered by Long Legg Charters -- see www.geocities.com/fishlonglegg/lighthouse.html or call 315-482-3677.


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