Harlem Fire Watchtower
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| Harlem Fire Watchtower | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | Marcus Garvey Park, East 122 Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Built/Founded: | 1855-1857 |
| Architect: | Julius B. Kroehl |
| Added to NRHP: | June 21, 1976 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 80002692 |
| Governing body: | New York City |
The Harlem Fire Watchtower, also known as the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, is the only surviving one of eleven placed throughout New York City.[1] It was built of cast iron by Julius B. Kroehl for $2300 based on a design by James Bogardus. It is located in Marcus Garvey Park in Manhattan, New York City.
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