Deer Island Light (b/w photo)

The light is at the end of - reef that extends about 1,500 feet south from the island. The location first had - stone beacon in 1832. The first light, - sparkplug type light, was lit in 1890. It cost about ,000. It included - three story dwelling, - veranda with boat davits, and - circular parapet. The water supply was - cistern in the base of the structure. - spiral staircase ran from the cellar to the top floor. It had - fixed white light, which was changed to flashing red every thirty seconds and then to the present alternating red and white flashes.