PENNSYLVANIA LOOKOUTS
CRESCO HEIGHTS
Monroe County
1915: "During the fall of the year, Mr. J.A. Seguine, of Cresco, a director of the Pocono Protective Fire Association, obligated himself to the task of raising a fund for the erection of a look-out tower on Cresco Heights, to be used as an observation station by the patrolman in the Cresco region, provided I make plans and specifications and superintend its erection. With little difficulty, Mr. Seguine raised a sufficient amount to cover expenses. The boarding house proprietors were willing to subscribe, for the reason that a look-out at this point would be an attraction to their patrons. Since the look-out is erected, their views are amply justified in consideration of a number of people who climb the mountain to see the surrounding country from its height. Two loads of round poles were furnished from of charge from State land.
The look-out tower is built of round timber, concreted in the ground, and has three platforms and winding stairs. My plans and specifications were followed throughout its construction, and patrolman Wilson had charge of the work." (Report of the Chief Forest Fire Warden for 1915)
The look-out tower is built of round timber, concreted in the ground, and has three platforms and winding stairs. My plans and specifications were followed throughout its construction, and patrolman Wilson had charge of the work." (Report of the Chief Forest Fire Warden for 1915)
1915: A 30-foot wood tower.