PENNSYLVANIA LOOKOUTS
DELAWARE WATER GAP
Monroe County
August 1921: One of three additional steel fire towers being erected in the Delaware Forest District at Delaware Water Gap. (Forest Leaves, Vol. 18)
October 31, 1934: "When the baby daughter of Towerman and Mrs. Francis Kern goes on a sight-seeing tour she wants a good view.
Kern, his wife and daughter occupy the cabin at the base of the 60-foot, all steel Delaware Water Gap fire tower of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters.
On October 18 the towerman was interrupted, in his search for forest fires, by a noise on the steps below the lookout. Opening the trap-door, he discovered 19-month old Viola two steps from the top, absorbing the sunshine and scenic beauty of the upper Delaware valley.
Although he is proud of his daughter's interests and accomplishments, Towerman Kern has erected a barrier at the bottom of the steps to guard against further unescorted ascents by Baby Viola." (Huntingdon Daily News)
October 31, 1934: "When the baby daughter of Towerman and Mrs. Francis Kern goes on a sight-seeing tour she wants a good view.
Kern, his wife and daughter occupy the cabin at the base of the 60-foot, all steel Delaware Water Gap fire tower of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters.
On October 18 the towerman was interrupted, in his search for forest fires, by a noise on the steps below the lookout. Opening the trap-door, he discovered 19-month old Viola two steps from the top, absorbing the sunshine and scenic beauty of the upper Delaware valley.
Although he is proud of his daughter's interests and accomplishments, Towerman Kern has erected a barrier at the bottom of the steps to guard against further unescorted ascents by Baby Viola." (Huntingdon Daily News)