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106, New York 6
Ulster County, New York
Elevation: 2980'
Coordinates: N41.9238 W74.5179
Administrative Unit: NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Cooperators: N.Y. Dept. of Environmental Conservation, and the Highlands
Group of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
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Located on a State Forest Preserve Tract on the southern edge of the
Catskills, Red Hill Fire Tower was constructed by NYS-DEC in 1920 and staffed
until 1990. The 60’ Aermotor LS-40 tower with 7x7’ steel cab is equipped with an
unusual 1/2” tube alidade.
Additional photos courtesy of Bill Starr, NHLR State Registrar:
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9/10/05--Cabin (Bob Eckler photo) |
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| Circa 1924
(Friends of Red Hill collection) |
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