Perkins Memorial Lookout
US 212, NY 15
August 8, 2016 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 212, NY 15 (view other lookouts in United States, New York) |
| Date Registered | April 28, 1997 |
| Nominated by | Lawrence G. Paul |
| Location |
Bear Mountain State Park Orange County, New York |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 18.658' W 074° 00.385' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 18' 39" W 074° 00' 23" N 41.310965° W 074.006422° |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Administered by | Palisades Interstate Park Commission |
| Cooperators | Palisades Interstate Park Commission & the Forest Fire Lookout Association |
Description
The impressive 40’ stone lookout tower on Bear Mountain in the New York Highlands was constructed in 1931-34 and dedicated as the Perkins Memorial Tower to honor a Chairman of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission which owns the site and surrounding forest west of the Hudson River near West Point Military Academy. The 20’ x 20’ lookout cab is still used by the Park Commission during periods of high fire danger.
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Photos
August 16, 2013 by David Rocco
Visit Reports
October 29, 2016: Laurie Rankin
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Not Applicable |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | This historic stone tower is well cared for and in good condition. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | On roof. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | Bear Mountain State Park has good signage and staff to direct persons to the tower. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
Unsure
Bear Mountain State Park has numerous staff and some volunteer opportunities for staffing. The Maintenance is well done by park staff. Numerous historical displays are in place throughout the tower. There is one mention at the bottom of the tower on the first floor of the towers use as a fire tower.
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August 8, 2016: Ed Seifert
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 site is well maintained by Bear Mountain Park staff. The observation deck was open to the public. The footings from the former Bear Mountain Fire Lookout are just 500 feet away from the Memorial Lookout and easily accessible from a gravel road. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | Typical radio repeater antennas are mounted atop the structure. There are no microwave dishes mounted there. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
Staffed and used as a fire lookout during times of high fire danger.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |
May 1, 2007: Bob Spear
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No Response |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Maintained on a regular basis by Bear Mountain State Park NY |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
During Extreme fire weather- a Ranger may be posted at the tower- also serves as a Staging area during these times
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
No Response
The Park maintains the tower as an observatory
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