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Name: War Veteran's Memorial Tower  

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Nearest Town or City:
Adams, Massachusetts, United States

Location: Top of Mt. Greylock, Berkshires, western Massachusetts.


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Photo: Ted Smith
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Managing Organization:
Mount Greylock State Reservation

Telephone: 413-499-4262

Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/mtGreylock/

Notes:
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest mountain in Massachusetts. This tower was erected by the State of Massachusetts in recognition of the loyalty and sacrifice of the state's war veterans. It has a light at the top. It resembles a lighthouse and is often referred to as a lighthouse. The tower was restored in 1999.

Tower Height: 92

Description of Tower: Conical granite tower.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1932

Date Present Tower Built: 1932

Current Use: War memorial.

Open To Public? Yes.

Directions:
The auto roads are currently closed for safety and access improvements. The War Veterans War Memorial Tower is closed. During this period the Visitors Center and trails remain open. Full operation and access to all these facilities is scheduled to resume in 2009. For more details, see the park web site.


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