FIRE CONTROL TOWERS on Peaks Island
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Two Observation Towers were constructed in 1944 Each 6 stories high, made of concrete. There are 3 observing levels, serving Battery Cravens as the battery commander's station for Battery Steele and as a mine observing station.
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The current status of the towers are: unaltered, good condition but doorway and lower windows are sealed with concrete; property of City of Portland.
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The tower at left is No.1 in photo above.
From the window of each observation deck,
is a view of the surroundong area.
All the observation decks are the same with a window like this.
The other large observation tower, owned by Island Cable TV.
<>Photos are from: Bangor Explorer's GuildTh                  ISLAND KEY MAP