Massachusetts Fire Towers
Savoy Tower
Massachusetts State Tower #41


Savoy
Tower in 1997
(photo courtesy Bill Cobb)

 

Town: Savoy
County: Berkshire
Mountain or Hill: Borden Mountain
Height above sea level: 2500 FT
Tower Structure Height: 68 FT
Latitude: 42-36-03
Longitude: 73-01-41
First date of operation: Aug 1, 1913
Type: Steel Tower

 

 

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Notes

  • This is currently an active state tower
  • In 1915, a new 45 FT iron tower with ladder and a 8 x 8 FT cab is built
  • In 1932, a new 68 FT tower with a 10 x 10 FT cab is built
  • In 1947, two-way radios are installed

 


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