Tunk Hill Fire Tower
US 46, RI 1
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 46, RI 1 (view other lookouts in United States, Rhode Island) |
| Date Registered | August 6, 1992 |
| Nominated by | Richard Rafanovic, P.E., Chief Engineer & General Manager and Christopher Modisette, Dir. of Water Resources, both of Providence Water Supply Board |
| Location |
Providence City Watershed Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 45.384' W 071° 36.782' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 45' 23" W 071° 36' 47" N 41.756405° W 071.613036° |
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Administered by | Providence Water Supply Board |
| Cooperators | Providence Water Supply Board |
Description
Tunk Hill Fire Tower is the first listing in Rhode Island and is the first lookout to be registered that is owned by a municipality, the City of Providence. Built in 1935, the 100-ft tower, with 8'x8' cab, has been active in watershed and state fire detection ever since. The Scituate Reservoir lands are closed to public entry, but arrangements can be made for group tours through the Providence Water Supply Board.
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