Harlem Fire Watchtower, Cast iron fire lookout tower in Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan, United States.
The Harlem Fire Watchtower stands at 47 feet tall with a bell system and observation platform, offering views across the surrounding neighborhood.
Julius H. Kroehl designed this tower in 1856 as part of a network of eleven structures built throughout New York City to detect fires.
The structure represents the evolution of urban safety measures and remains the last survivor of the original fire tower network in New York City.
Visitors can reach the tower by taking the subway to 125th Street station and walking east through Marcus Garvey Park's pathways.
The tower's restoration in 2019 required complete disassembly and reconstruction of its cast iron components to preserve its structural integrity.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1856
Architects: Julius H. Kroehl
GPS coordinates: 40.80415,-73.94358
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:51
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