Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout

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]

Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout
Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout is located in Montana
Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout
Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout is located in the United States
Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout
Nearest cityWest Glacier, Montana
Coordinates48°47′8″N 113°45′58″W
Built1936
Architectural styleSwiss Chalet Revival
MPSGlacier National Park MRA
NRHP reference No.86003694
Added to NRHPDecember 16, 1986[1]

References
  1. "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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