Harlem Fire Watchtower

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Harlem Fire Watchtower
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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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