8. The Fire Watch Tower of Marcus Garvey Park

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The Harlem Fire Watchtower was constructed between 1855 and 1857 and until recently, was the only remaining fire watchtower in New York City. The aging watchtower, and its 10,000 pound bell, was dismantled from its perch above the heights of Marcus Garvey Park (formerly Mount Morris Park). Over four million dollars has been allocated for the restoration, which is expected to be completed in 2017. We can only hope that once its renovated New Yorkers will be able to ascend to the top of the City’s last remaining Fire Watchtower.

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