Tater Point Lookout Tree
About this property
The lookout trees in Kaibab National Forest are the survivors of a system of improvised fire lookout towers that used tall, straight trees as vantage points. The practice of using trees as lookouts was widespread in the western United States during the early 20th century, as there was no need to build a foundation or to pack and assemble a tower structure. Instead, a prominent tree could be selected, and a ladder or a series of spikes could be attached to the tree trunk.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 91001946. It was listed on January 13, 1992.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Tater Point Lookout Tree listed on the National Register?
Tater Point Lookout Tree was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Tater Point Lookout Tree?
Tater Point Lookout Tree is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tater Point Lookout Tree?
The period of significance for Tater Point Lookout Tree is recorded as the industrial era.
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