Greystone Station Fire Tower
US 553, NJ 12
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 553, NJ 12 (view other lookouts in United States, New Jersey) |
| Date Registered | March 3, 2004 |
| Nominated by | Bob Spear |
| Location |
Union Hill Morris County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates |
N 40° 51.341' W 074° 30.690' (view using Google Maps) N 40° 51' 20" W 074° 30' 41" N 40.855683° W 074.511500° |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Administered by | New Jersey Forest Fire Service |
| Cooperators | New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Division A |
Description
Greystone Station fire tower was built by the NJ Forest Fire Service in 1937. The top 47’ and 7’x7’ metal cab was moved from the Edison fire tower (1920s), with an extended base provided by the Aermotor Co. increasing the height of the rebuilt tower to 92’ It is the tallest fire tower in northern New Jersey and is in active service.
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