Singer Castle is a Gothic Revival castle in Hammond, New York, and a filming location for The Skulls (2000). Built in 1905, it was designed by Ernest Flagg.
Location: Singer Castle, Dark Island, Chippewa Bay, Hammond, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Thousand Islands, Hammond
confidence 80/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-2114, SRC-2115, SRC-3825, SRC-3826, SRC-6570, SRC-9781 - Designed by Ernest Flagg
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-2116, SRC-2114 - Built in 1905
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-2116, SRC-2114 - Appeared in The Skulls (movie, 2000)
confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-4897, SRC-4898, SRC-5189, SRC-5190, SRC-7499 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-2116, SRC-13019, SRC-13251
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13019 — https://www.historicmysteries.com/singer-castle-dark-island/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13251 — American Aristocracy — Singer Castle (architectural style field) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2114 — Historical Marker Database — Singer Castle on Dark Island (Tier 2, institutional_marker; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2115 — I LOVE NY (New York State Dept. of Economic Development) — Singer Castle on Dark Island (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2116 — Singer Castle on Dark Island — Brief History (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3825 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3826 — singercastle.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4897 — Wikipedia — Dark Island / Singer Castle (Popular culture) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4898 — Michael Aaron Gallagher — Singer Castle (Tier 3, press_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4899 — Singer Castle on Dark Island — official website (contact) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5189 — Gold Mountain Productions (Tier 3, documentary_producer; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5190 — Wikipedia (The Skulls film) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6570 — Trip.com — Singer Castle on Dark Island (Hammond) (Tier 3, travel directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7499 — The Skulls (2000) — Trivia (IMDb) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9781 — Singer Castle – Discover Upstate NY (Tier 2, regional_travel_editorial; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Seasonal (approx early May-early Sept). Guided 45-min tours; daily schedule varies by season — peak (mid-June-early Sept) ~9:45am, last tour 3:30pm. Accessible only by boat/shuttle.
Admission: Guided tour ~$14.75 adult, $7.75 child (4+); military $12.75 adult/$6.75 child. Boat transport additional.
Frequently asked questions
How is Singer Castle connected to The Skulls?
Singer Castle, in Hammond, New York, has a documented connection to The Skulls. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Singer Castle?
Yes — Singer Castle is open to the public. Hours: Seasonal (approx early May-early Sept). Guided 45-min tours; daily schedule varies by season — peak (mid-June-early Sept) ~9:45am, last tour 3:30pm. Accessible only by boat/shuttle.. Admission: Guided tour ~$14.75 adult, $7.75 child (4+); military $12.75 adult/$6.75 child. Boat transport additional..
Who designed Singer Castle?
Singer Castle was designed by Ernest Flagg.
Where is Singer Castle located?
Singer Castle is located in Hammond, New York.