Tower 1210304 — Providence, RI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210304 — tower (type not specified) near Providence, Rhode Island. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210304 is a 78 m (257 ft) tower near Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 8, 2000, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 22, 2002. It is registered to Cox Communications, Inc., which holds 19 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1210304 |
| Unique system identifier | 2607401 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 8, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Dec 5, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 22, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ANE-0811-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0001834696
Holds 19 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 50 Houghton Road
- City
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- ZIP
- 02904
- County
- Providence County
- County FIPS
- 44007
- Coordinates
- 41.85783, -71.43592
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1210304 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1210304 is about 29% above the 61 m average across the 133 structures registered in Providence County. It is about 54% above the Rhode Island average of 51 m across 328 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 18 m, which puts the top of the structure 97 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1210304, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island, at coordinates 41.85783, -71.43592, with the site address filed as "50 Houghton Road". Providence County has 133 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 5 Rhode Island counties with registrations, and 91 of them are marked constructed. Rhode Island as a whole has 328 registrations, the 49th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Tiverton, RI · 1023324, a guyed tower at 305 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1210304 on Dec 5, 2002. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 25 in Rhode Island.
Who owns antenna structure 1210304?
The FCC record lists Cox Communications, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001834696. Across the registry it holds 19 structure registrations, including 5 in Rhode Island. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ANE-0811-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1210304?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 97 m (317 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1210304?
The registered owner is Cox Communications, Inc., which holds 19 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1210304?
It is located near Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island at 50 Houghton Road (41.85783, -71.43592). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 8, 2000.
What type of structure is 1210304?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Providence County, RI?
Providence County has 133 FCC-registered antenna structures, 91 of them constructed — the largest count among 5 counties in Rhode Island.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1210304, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island”, https://towercensus.com/towers/rhode-island/providence-1210304 (data as of October 13, 2026).