Longue Vue Island
Why it's listed
Longue Vue Island is a summer estate built on a half-acre artificial island in the St. Lawrence River, about one hundred yards from the southern shore near Alexandria Bay. New York City lumber dealer Hudson P. Rose bought four small shoals and hired the firm of Barney and Chapman to design a house and create the island. Local stone masons built the three-story residence from locally quarried granite carried to the site by barge. The island was then formed by filling behind a granite wall. The house has a multi-gabled roof with broad eaves, exposed carved rafter ends, a three-story tower and a recessed entrance beneath a massive stone arch. A two-story granite boathouse stands to the east. The estate was listed as a rare, possibly unique artificial island residence and as a well-preserved example of the elaborate summer homes built by wealthy New Yorkers in the Thousand Islands. It remains occupied and well maintained.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an excellent example of a picturesque eclectic Thousand Island summer residence. It is believed to be the only artificial island in the river with a house built on it, created from four shoals. It also reflects the careful planning and craftsmanship given to wealthy summer homes at the turn of the century.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82001176, listed November 4, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | St. Lawrence River, Alexandria Bay |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Listed | November 4, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001176 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1904-05 |
| Architect / builder | Barney and Chapman, New York City |
| Architectural style | Arts and Crafts influenced; picturesque eclectic Thousand Island summer residence |
| Areas of significance | Engineering, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Presently occupied and excellently maintained; in excellent condition, with a back porch added in 1920 and several porches enclosed in the 1950s. |
| Acreage | 1.3 |
| Coordinates | 44.30385, -75.94004 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82001176.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6674378
- This listing as JSON
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