GUARDIAN OF THE GULCH LOOKOUT
Primarily used to detect structure fires that ravaged the town, this 25' wooden tower was built in 1869. The octagonal cab was added in 1886, and last used in 1931. Now a historic monument, the tower was damaged in an arson fire in August 2016. In February 2017, it was announced that the tower would be demolished and replaced with a similar structure.
Helena City Fire Dept.
In city of Helena
Lewis & Clark County, Montana
Elevation 4100'
Geocache

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Guardian of the Gulch L.O.
Photo courtesy the Fire Lookout Museum