Contributed by Maine Forest Service
Description
A Maine Forest Service crow's nest fire lookout on the east point of Spoon Mountain that was built in 1916. In 1920, it was raised by 15 feet to a height of 30 feet. In 1936, a 50-foot steel tower replaced the wood structure.
In 1917, Joseph Ingraham of Patten was the watchman and John E. Mitchell of Patten was chief warden.
About This Item
- Title: Forest Service crow's nest, Spoon Mountain, ca. 1920
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: T8 R7 WELS, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 9.8 cm x 6.6 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Spoon Mountain (Me.)
- Fire prevention--Maine
- Fire lookout stations--Maine--T8 R7 WELS
- Safety
- Forest fires--Detection--Maine
- Maine. Bureau of Forestry--Facilities
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Forest ServiceMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, 18 Elkins Lane, Harlow Building, 22 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0022
(207) 287-3156
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