24 Jul 2019

NYS Chopper On St. Regis 3-Petrelli (3)8.25.15

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THE RESTORATION EFFORT

Friends of St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower

3 weeks ago

Did you know the summit of St Regis is partially bare rock due to a fire started by Verplank Colvin’ surveyors in 1876?Again, in 1903, fire was a theme at St Regis Mountain. A fire started by an arsonist on William Rockefeller’s property near the base of the mountain burned 40,000 acres. But that wasn’t the only fire that year. Check out this interesting read on the Great Fire of 1903. ... See MoreSee Less

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