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Harlem Fire Watchtower
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| Location: | Marcus Garvey Park, East 122 Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York |
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| Built: | 1855-1857 |
| Architect: | Julius H. Kroehl |
| Governing body: | New York City |
| NRHP Reference#: | 80002692 |
| Added to NRHP: | June 21, 1976 |
The Harlem Fire Watchtower, also known as the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, is the only surviving one of eleven cast-iron watchtowers placed throughout New York City starting in the 1850s.[1] It was built by Julius H. Kroehl for $2,300 based on a design by James Bogardus. It is located in Marcus Garvey Park in Manhattan.
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