Makomis Fire Tower at Speculator
US 1779, NY 56
Relocated tower at Speculator

Relocated tower at Speculator - courtesy of Laurie Rankin

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 1779, NY 56 (view other lookouts in United States, New York)
Date Registered December 31, 2023
Nominated by Laurie Rankin
Location Speculator Village Park
Essex County, New York
Coordinates N 43° 29.800' W 074° 21.499' (view using Google Maps)
N 43° 29' 48" W 074° 21' 30"
N 43.496670° W 074.358310°
Elevation 1,686 ft (514 m)
Built 1916
Administered by Village of Speculator

Description

The original Makomis Fire Tower, a 40-foot Aermotor LL25 model was taken down at its original location in Essex County. It was relocated and reassembled in Speculator in 2022.

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Photos

1917 photo

1917 photo - courtesy of New York State Archives