Massachusetts Fire Towers
Carver Tower


Carver Tower in 1989
(photo courtesy Henry Isenberg)

 

Town: Carver
County: Plymouth
Mountain or Hill: SW Line Road
Height above sea level: 112 FT
Tower Structure Height: 60 FT
Latitude: 41-49-82
Longitude: 70-41-29
First date of operation: Apr 1, 1919
Type: Steel Tower

 

 

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Notes

  • In 1918, the old 38 FT Chelmsford tower is moved to this location and erected
  • In 1930, a new 68 FT Iron tower is built
  • In 1936, two-way radios are installed
  • In 1960, a new roof is built
  • In 1986, the tower closed at the end of the fire season
  • In 2002, the tower is sold by auction and is dismantled and moved by it's new owner to his farm in MN

 


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