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Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower
The Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower is located on the summit of South Beacon Mountain in Beacon, New York, United States. ''See also:'' It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. See also *National Register of Historic Places listings in Dutchess County, New York List of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Dutchess County, New York This is intended to be a complete list of the 128 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Dutchess County, New York ... References External links The Fire Towers of New York Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Buildings and structures in Dutchess County, New York Fire lookout towers on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) National Register of Historic Places in Dutchess County, New York {{DutchessCountyNY-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beacon, New York
Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The 2020 census placed the city total population at 13,769. Beacon is part of the Poughkeepsie– Newburgh– Middletown, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, New York–New Jersey–Connecticut–Pennsylvania Combined Statistical Area. Beacon was so named to commemorate the historic beacon fires that blazed forth from the summit of the Fishkill Mountains to alert the Continental Army of British troop movements. Originally an industrial city along the Hudson, Beacon experienced a revival beginning in 2003 with the arrival of Dia Beacon, one of the largest modern art museums in the United States. Recent growth has generated debates on development and zoning issues. The area known as Beacon was settled by Europeans as the villages of Matteawan and Fishkill Landing in 1709. They were among the first colonial communities in the county. Beaco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
