Massachusetts Fire Towers
Hancock Tower
Massachusetts State Tower #42


Hancock Tower in 2002
(photo courtes Henry Isenberg)
 

Town: Hancock
County: Berkshire
Mountain or Hill: Brodie Mountain
Height above sea level: 2613 FT
Tower Structure Height: 50 FT
Latitude: 42-35-53
Longitude: 73-16-17
First date of operation: Apr 1, 1924
Type: Iron Tower

 

Other Photos

Hancock Tower in 1989
(photo courtesy Henry Isenberg)

 

Notes

  • In 1923, this 38 FT tower is moved here from Berlin Mountain in Williamstown
  • Three miles of phone line is constructed to this tower
  • Beginning in 1942, the tower is closed until 1956 due to disputes with the land owners
  • The site had no power. Radios worked off of batteries and a portable generator
  • In 1956, one acre around the tower is purchased
  • In 1967, the current 50 FT tower is built
  • In 1972, the tower is closed for good
  • In 2002, only the superstructure stands. The cab is gone

 


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