This project was complete in May 2025. The Parks division led the effort to rehabilitate the Fire Tower and repair damage done by a fire in 2016. The Fire Tower was disassembled and as much of the original wood was saved as possible and spliced in with new wood. The tower was reassembled, fencing replaced and lights reinstalled.
The plan was reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Timeline In 2019, the city contracted with Anthony and Associates to produce a study of all of the wood components, identify species and determine the rate of decomposition of the timbers.
In 2022, the City contracted with Porter and Associates and Fire Tower engineering to develop a repair plan and engineered drawings to make the repairs.
December 2024 - May 2025, Dick Anderson Construction completed the restoration work.
Click Here to View the Parks Map
Craig Marr Parks, Recreation and Open Lands cmarr@helenamt.gov