Barnstable Tower circa 1920
(photo courtesy Henry Isenberg)

Town: Barnstable
County: Barnstable
Mountain or Hill: Shoot Flying Hill
Height above sea level: 200 FT
Tower Structure Height: 48 FT
Latitude: 41-41-01
Longitude: 70-20-57
First date of operation: June 1, 1912
Type: Unknown

Barnstable Tower in 1918
(photo courtesy Henry Isenberg)

Tower Footings in 1990
(photo courtesy Henry Isenberg)

• The first tower used by the state was wooden and built by public subscription in 1897.
• In 1912, 10 feet of height added to the top of the watchmans cabin.
• In 1914, a new 48 foot steel tower was erected. Barnstable contributed $350 and Yarmouth contributed $150 toward this tower.
• At this time, the first telephone line to the tower was laid. It was one mile in length.
• In 1937, two-way radios were installed.
• This tower was removed in 1947