Jackie Jones Lookout
US 213, NY 16
August 2018 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 213, NY 16 (view other lookouts in United States, New York) |
| Date Registered | April 28, 1997 |
| Nominated by | Lawrence G. Paul |
| Location |
Harriman State Park Rockland County, New York |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 13.405' W 074° 04.303' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 13' 24" W 074° 04' 18" N 41.223420° W 074.071718° |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Administered by | Palisades Interstate Park Commission |
Description
The last steel fire tower in the Bear Mountain-Harriman State Park, Jackie Jones Lookout was constructed in 1928 by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, who operated the facility until 1931. From that time the facility was operated by Forest Fire Control until it closed in the 1970s. The 60’ Aermotor LS-40 tower with 7’x7’ metal cab features windows of an unusual design.
Map
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Photos
2002 (Paul Laskey photo-courtesy Bill Starr)
August 16, 2013 by David Rocco
August 16, 2013 by David Rocco
Visit Reports
August 22, 2018: Roger Dubin
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | The tower was in great shape when I visited. Not sure yet who did the work, but the tower was completely renovated. The metal was painted silver, new thicker wood was installed on the steps, walkways, and flooring for the lookout at the top. Amazing difference from the last time I was there in January 2018. There was even glass installed in the Top Lookout platform which is completely enclosed but accessible. <br /> <br />I would definitely recommend a visit for anyone loving this type of structure. Plus it a great hike to get to it. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No Response |
| Directions to tower signed? | No Response |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |
January 21, 2018: Laurie Rankin
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | No |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | This fire tower is in a poor state of repair. The cab floor and windows need to be replaced. All lumber on steps and landings need to be replaced. Roof needs repair. Tower needs to be painted. Due to the poor condition, the bottom set of stairs has been removed and the fire tower is closed. Beginning in the summer of 2016, discussions have been underway with Palisades Interstate Park Commission which governs Harriman State Park, the location of the Jackie Jones fire tower about repairs/restoration of same. Engineers, park staff, FFLA and volunteers have done site visits and plans have been developed for repairs. Work is expected to begin in April 2018. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Comments: | Of note is that there were encroachments on and under this tower, but following the installation of a nearby communications tower, all have been removed. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | No signage at this time. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Yes |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
Yes
See notes above on condition. The long range goal once repairs are made is to have the tower available for fire spotting purposes, visitors to climb and for a volunteer presence for education and historical interpretation. Currently the fire tower is closed.
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May 1, 2007: Bob Spear
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No Response |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Some repairs needed top some steps but otherwise in good shape |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Other enroachments? | Large former AT & T Antenna & building nearby |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | Because of high vandalism possibilities, tower site is not advertised promenently |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
A Ranger sometimes is posted at the tower during Extreme fire weather and as manpower permits
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Yes |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
Yes
Contact the Ranger office for more information
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