Mount Olga Fire Tower
US 141, VT 4
December 2016 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 141, VT 4 (view other lookouts in United States, Vermont) |
| Date Registered | November 24, 1995 |
| Nominated by | Mark Haughwout, FFLA |
| Location |
Molly Stark State Park Windham County, Vermont |
| Coordinates |
N 42° 50.987' W 072° 48.281' (view using Google Maps) N 42° 50' 59" W 072° 48' 17" N 42.849783° W 072.804683° |
| Elevation | 2,316 ft (706 m) |
| Administered by | Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation |
| Cooperators | Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation |
Description
The original octagonal wooden fire tower on Mt. Olga -- a design possibly unique to the State of Vermont -- was constructed by the Division of Forestry in 1930. Although several towers of this type were built, none remain today. The present steel lookout with 7x7’ metal cab was moved to the site from Bald Mountain in 1949 and was in use until the 1970s. The tower is maintained as a popular hiking destination and view point in Molly Stark State Park.
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December 11, 2016: Jack Kelley
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | This tower is in good condition. The only thing that stands out to me regarding condition is that it seems as if the glass in the windows was never removed and was maintained, as opposed to many other towers in the state, where there is simply no glass at all. I'm pointing this out because most of the glass is missing, although some remains. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | Apparently somewhere in the Molly Stark State Park there is a sign that says the tower is on the NHLR, although I haven't seen it. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |
August 28, 2004: Jim Lewis
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: | Nothing treacherous, but wood on second landing is a bit soft. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Comments: | Thanks for maintaining this treasured location. The tower is a rare example of public trust. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
|
| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |