To the Editor: Our family has been following the recent discussion and activism around the restoration of the Fort Revere Water Tower. We understand that a study was done recently by the town. A public forum was then put on by the Hull Historic Commission. And then discussions have continued with the town, the commission, the Advisory…
To the Editor: I am a resident of Allerton Hill, and I’m writing to support the restoration of the Fort Revere tower. I moved to Hull 10 years ago, and in the time I have lived here I have never been able to go to the top of the tower. From my window, I can see…
Fort Revere Tower looms large atop Telegraph Hill in this atmospheric scene created by a day of falling snow earlier this week. The unusually large and feathery flakes fell upon the peninsula creating a monochromatic winter’s day. [Sean Baggett photo]
To the Editor: The tower and the police station. Created 4 miles apart, they are about the same age, yet these two structures’ paths have taken different turns over the past 119 years. The Tower on Telegraph Hill was erected in 1905 while the old police station opened its doors in January 1902. The tower…
Citizens’ petition asks for TM approval A Hull Historical Commission virtual public forum this week drew strong participation as well as strong support for the restoration of the town’s historic Fort Revere Water Tower. Many of those participating spoke in favor of such an effort, asked questions, and offered suggestions for how to communicate to…
By Dennis Riley The Hull Historical Commission will hold a public forum this Tuesday, Feb. 2, to see if there is a consensus to spend money on the rehabilitation of the Fort Revere Water Tower. The tower is a first-of-its-kind steel-reinforced concrete and brick structure. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and…
The Hull Historical Commission is requesting that an article be included in the May 3 annual town meeting warrant to bond the necessary money to restore the Fort Revere water tower and bring it back to its original glory. The 1903 tower was deemed unsafe for visitors and was closed in 2012. The commission’s request…