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Fire Watchtower in Harlem In Danger of Collapse

Posted on January 4, 2013 by | 1 Comment

Harlem-firetower

The fire watchtower in the middle of Marcus Garvey Park — one of the city’s most spectacular and least-known landmarks — is deteriorating in danger of collapsing. Continue reading →

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“Save the Harlem Fire Watchtower” With the MMPCIA

Posted on August 31, 2012 by | 1 Comment
Join MMPCIA and John Krawchuk, Director of Historic Preservation for NYC Dept of Parks, will share details about the various geographic and engineering studies, and financial analyses that support the restoration to save the Harlem Fire Watchtower one of the oldest in the nation. Continue reading →

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The Harlem Fire Watchtower, 1856

Posted on January 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The Harlem Fire Watchtower

A prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood, the Mount Morris Fire Watch Tower, also known as the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, serves as an important community landmark. Continue reading →

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