Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout

United States historic place
Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout
48°47′8″N 113°45′58″W / 48.78556°N 113.76611°W / 48.78556; -113.76611
Built1936
Architectural styleSwiss Chalet Revival
MPSGlacier National Park MRA
NRHP reference No.86003694
Added to NRHPDecember 16, 1986[1]

The Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout in Glacier National Park is significant as one of a chain of staffed fire lookout posts within the park. The low two-story timber-construction structure with a gabled roof was built in 1936. Its detailing is reminiscent of the Swiss Chalet style of the nearby Many Glacier Hotel.[2] The design is modified from standard U.S. Forest Service plans.[3] The Swiftcurrent lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986,[1] and it is also listed on the National Historic Lookout Register.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout". List of Classified Structures. National Park Service. November 14, 2008.
  3. ^ Historical Research Associates (June 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout" (pdf). National Park Service. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Janiskee, Bob (October 9, 2009). "When Visiting the National Parks, Look for Historic Lookouts". npt1: National Parks Traveler. Retrieved October 9, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
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