Harlem Fire Watchtower

Harlem Fire Watchtower
New York, New York (NY), US
The Harlem Fire Watchtower, also known as the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, is a fire lookout tower at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, New York City. It is the only survivor of 11 cast-iron watchtowers placed throughout the city starting in the 1850s. Standing 47 feet tall, it was built by Julius H. Kroehl for $2,300 based on a design by James Bogardus.
The Harlem Fire Watchtower, also known as the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, is a fire lookout tower at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, New York City. It is the only survivor of 11 cast-iron watchtowers placed throughout the city starting in the 1850s. Standing 47 feet tall, it was built by Julius H. Kroehl for $2,300 based on a design by James Bogardus.
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Links: www.nycgovparks.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
By: jbottero

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