SNOWY MOUNTAIN
Pennsylvania - Franklin County - Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry - Michaux State Forest
May 10, 1943: "Two women are manning the Snow Mountain fire tower in the Mt. Alto Forest of Pennsylvania for the first time in history, due to the manpower shortage,
The tower is about a mile and a half due south of the Mount Alto Sanatorium and about 14 miles from Pen-Mar on the Washington county line. The women keep a vigil from the top of the 75-foot tower during the day time and relieve men to do nursery work and fight fires when necessary. They are Mrs. Harry Staley and Mrs. William Verdier. A very close watch for fires is being kept and danger of fires will continue until trees have fully leafed so than when it rains the ground will remain damp." (The Daily News)
The tower is about a mile and a half due south of the Mount Alto Sanatorium and about 14 miles from Pen-Mar on the Washington county line. The women keep a vigil from the top of the 75-foot tower during the day time and relieve men to do nursery work and fight fires when necessary. They are Mrs. Harry Staley and Mrs. William Verdier. A very close watch for fires is being kept and danger of fires will continue until trees have fully leafed so than when it rains the ground will remain damp." (The Daily News)
November 3, 1973: "Two adults and a juvenile have been arrested on criminal mischief charges in connection with Sunday night's destruction of the Snowy Mountain fire tower in Franklin County.
In Franklin County prison today, in lieu of $15,000 bail each, were Darrell Kauffman, 25, his cousin Rickey Kauffman, 20 and a 17-year-old boy. They are from South Mountain and were arrested Friday.
Police recovered hack saw blades in the area ..... and said additional arrests were expected.
The tower, a $35,000 90-foot steel structure, was toppled by vandals cutting its supporting legs. Officials said it will take six months to build a replacement." (The Progress)
November 3, 1973: "Two adults and a juvenile have been arrested on criminal mischief charges in connection with Sunday night's destruction of the Snowy Mountain fire tower in Franklin County.
In Franklin County prison today, in lieu of $15,000 bail each, were Darrell Kauffman, 25, his cousin Rickey Kauffman, 20 and a 17-year-old boy. They are from South Mountain and were arrested Friday.
Police recovered hack saw blades in the area ..... and said additional arrests were expected.
The tower, a $35,000 90-foot steel structure, was toppled by vandals cutting its supporting legs. Officials said it will take six months to build a replacement." (The Progress)