The Moore Lookout Tower was constructed in 1940 as part of the early development of the National Forests in Mississippi during the 1930s and 1940s.[2] It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a key New Deal program that provided jobs and developed infrastructure during the Great Depression.[3] The tower is named for its location in the Bienville National Forest.[3]
Design
The tower stands at 100 feet tall and features a distinctive design where the staircase wraps around the exterior of the steel frame, unlike other fire towers with internal stairs.[3] The lookout cab at the top is constructed from wood, with weatherboard siding and a wood-shingled hipped roof.[2] The cab includes a deck surrounded by chain-link fencing for safety and has one-over-one double-hung metal frame windows.[3]
Significance
The Moore Lookout Tower is the only known example of its specific type in Mississippi, making it a unique and valuable historical structure.[3] It is significant both locally and statewide under Criterion C of the National Register of Historic Places criteria for its unique architectural characteristics and its role in forest conservation efforts during the early 20th century.[1] The tower is recognized for its significance in the area of architecture during the period of 1925–1949.[1]
Associated structures
At the base of the tower is a nonhistoric, one-story concrete block radio hut with a flat roof, which does not contribute to the historical significance of the tower.[1]
1 2 3 4 5 Baughn, Jennifer V.O.; Fazio, Michael W.; Miller, Mary Warren (2012). "Moore Lookout Tower". SAH Archipedia. Society of Architectural Historians. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
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