Open House New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
“For one afternoon, this rare 47-foot fire watchtower will open for a public climb, giving New Yorkers a chance to step inside the landmarked structure and take in panoramic views above the Harlem canopy.”
“For those who look up, you may have spotted an unexpected site amid the hustle and bustle of Uptown Manhattan: a stunningly restored, last-of-its-kind 1857 fire watchtower standing proud in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park. Visitors will climb the landmarked structure’s spiral stairca”
A prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood, the historic Mount Morris Fire Watchtower serves as an important landmark for the Harlem community. Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure. Open access from 1pm to 2:45pm.