FOR THE VISITORS OF STEUBEN COUNTY LAKES
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TO BE ERECTED ON HIGHEST HILL, THREE AND A HALF MILES NORTH OF ANGOLA
READY FOR THE 1927 SEASON
A new attraction for the visitors to Steuben County and one which promises to afford great pleasure and draw people for many miles, will be the scenic observatory now in course of construction three and a half miles north of Angola on the state road at the point formerly known as Buck Mountain where the old house now stands visible for many miles. The promoters of the project are Dr S.C. Wolfe, Otis Gilmore and J Ed Wolfe. Their plans call for a tower rising eighty-five feet from the ground and sloping from a 24 X 24 foundation to a 12 x 12 top at 72 feet, and a balcony at this point four feet wide around the tower. The top will rise 13 feet higher and will have a platform on top from which observations can be made, at least fifteen miles in every direction. The tower will be sided, and there will be floors every 12 feet, accessible by an easy stairway. At each floor will be windows from which a view may be had. The tower will be equipped with field glasses and telescopes to give aid to the vision. At the base of the tower will be developed refreshment stands and other features attractive to visitors.
Towers if this type have proven very popular with tourist in the mountainous country and high points on main roads, and there is every reason to believe that this will add much to the popularity of Steuben County. In fact, it will do much to advertise the county, for there is no doubt of the beauty of the view that will be obtainable from such a height.
The location of this tower is at the highest point in this vicinity, and several higher than Hell's Point, according to measurements taken when the promoters were looking for a site. The proximity of the tour to Federal Road 27 will also be attractive to the large numbers of people passing by.
It is also located at the corner where the road turns to the main entrance of the new Lake James Golf Course, and on the highway leading to the new state park. The view from the tower will overlook the park.
"Hoosier Hills" is the name which this new attraction to Steuben County's features will bear.
Steuben Republican October 6, 1926
Pictures : Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
Towers if this type have proven very popular with tourist in the mountainous country and high points on main roads, and there is every reason to believe that this will add much to the popularity of Steuben County. In fact, it will do much to advertise the county, for there is no doubt of the beauty of the view that will be obtainable from such a height.
The location of this tower is at the highest point in this vicinity, and several higher than Hell's Point, according to measurements taken when the promoters were looking for a site. The proximity of the tour to Federal Road 27 will also be attractive to the large numbers of people passing by.
It is also located at the corner where the road turns to the main entrance of the new Lake James Golf Course, and on the highway leading to the new state park. The view from the tower will overlook the park."Hoosier Hills" is the name which this new attraction to Steuben County's features will bear.
Steuben Republican October 6, 1926
Pictures : Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
