NEW YORK LOOKOUTS
WHITE HILL
St Lawrence County
April 27, 1950: "Following on the wave of the first warm spell which dried out grass and underbrush resulting in numerous small fires, observers at mountain fire towers in the area have taken over their posts for the season, according to Clarence Petty, Potsdam, district forest ranger.
The conservation department plans a new fire tower and observer's cabin on White Hill above Parishville, which is the highest point in the town of Parishville. Land has been leased on the Nurney farm and construction will begin in June. The tower will be 100 feet high and will not be used this year unless the fall season is exceptionally dry." (Potsdam Herald)
The conservation department plans a new fire tower and observer's cabin on White Hill above Parishville, which is the highest point in the town of Parishville. Land has been leased on the Nurney farm and construction will begin in June. The tower will be 100 feet high and will not be used this year unless the fall season is exceptionally dry." (Potsdam Herald)
July 13, 1950: "The fire observation tower on White Hill now being built is under the supervision of Clarence Petty the second highest conservation authority in the county. A cottage for the man in charge will be erected, also a ninety foot observation tower for discovering forest fires. Among the workmen employed are Clayton Gosselin and Carl Smith. Some of the work is being held up for lack of steel for the tower. The view from its top when completed will be 'out of this world.'" (Potsdam Herald)
May 24, 1951: "The lookout observatory which has been constructed on White Hill the past year has been completed. Harold Hillard of Nicholville is on duty at the tower at present." (Courier-Freeman)