Smyth Tower, Folly tower at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Manchester, United States
The Smyth Tower rises 40 feet high with thick fieldstone walls, three floors, and a crenellated parapet on the VA Medical Center grounds.
Frederick Smyth, who served as Governor of New Hampshire from 1865 to 1867, constructed this stone tower in 1888 after visiting Scotland.
The tower represents nineteenth-century American architectural practices when wealthy individuals built decorative structures inspired by European designs.
The tower stands at 718 Smyth Road, visible from the VA Medical Center grounds but current construction limits physical access.
During World War II, the tower functioned as a radio communication station with call sign W1LVK after its conversion by WPA workers.
Location: Manchester
Address: 718 Smyth Road
GPS coordinates: 43.01222,-71.44306
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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