SILVER CREEK
Pennsylvania - Schuylkill County - Weiser State Forest
c.1926: A 60-foot steel Aermotor tower with 7x7 observation cab erected by the State Forestry Department.
May 13, 1930: "Sunday with beautiful weather brought out many motorists. There were 51 visitors at the Silver Creek fire tower." (Pottsville Republican)
July 31, 1930: "The State Forestry Department has opened the Silver Creek fire tower to remain open until rain as there are a number of forest fires raging.
Mrs. Warren Creasy is again in charge. Mrs Creasy has had charge of the Silver Creek fire tower for the past four years. Mrs. Creasy was formerly a resident of Locust Valley." (The Record American)
August 25, 2013: A news report indicates that the tower is closed due to aging and vandalism. A lack of budgeting and maintenance staff have made it impossible to keep up with needed repairs. The tower, however, is a popular destination for hikers and once a month from spring to fall an organized group hike is lead by the Locust Lake State Park naturalist.