Guardian of the Gulch - Fire Tower

 

Guardian of the Gulch - Fire Tower Sources at the Lewis & Clark Public Library Sources at the Montana Historical Society Research Center  State Historic Preservation Office Online Resources

 

The "Guardian of the Gulch" Fire Tower is a historic landmark in Helena, Montana. Originally built in 1874, the tower's location gave watchmen a 360-degree view of Helena. The bell which once hung in the tower was used not only to warn citizens of fire, but also to signal an 8:30 curfew for children. Since 1950, the Tower has been the focus for numerous restorations and repairs. It serves as a reminder of Helena's frontier history. (Photo)

 

 

Sources at the Lewis & Clark Public Library

 

1. Axline, Jon. More From the Quarries of Last Chance Gulch. Helena: Helena Independent Record, 1995. 126-130.
2. Baucus, Jean. Gold in the Gulch. Helena, Montana: Bar-Wineglass Pub. Co., 1981. 19.
3. Paladin, Vivian A. Helena: An Illustrated History. Helena, Montana: Montana Historical Society  Press, 1983. 32, 217, 221, 230-231.
4. Greenfield, Marguerite. The Old Fire Bell on Tower Hill. Helena, Montana: Landmarks Association, 1937.
5. Campbell, William C. From the Quarries of Last Chance Gulch, Vol. 2. Helena, Montana: Bell-Arm Corporation, 1964. 260. [Shelfmark M 978.66 C v.2]
6. Liffring, Bob. Tour Train Companion. Helena, Montana: Manx Publishing Co., 1992. 111. [Shelfmark M 978.66 L]
7. Wolle, Muriel S. Montana Pay Dirt: Guide to the Mining Camps of The Treasure State. Chicago: Swallow Press, 1963. 74. [Shelfmark M 978.6 WOLLE]
8. Helena Junior Chamber Of Commerce. Golden Canyon Days: Celebrating Helena's 85th Anniversary, Begining of the New Canyon Ferry Dam, Helena, Montana, July 21-24. Helena, Montana: The Chamber, 1949. 13. [Shelfmark 978.6615 H]
9. Gaskill, Al. "The Man in the Brown Derby." The Independent Record 11 April 1962.
10. "Helena Centennial Insignia." The Independent Record 14 October 1963: 1.
11. Goldstein, Mark. "Guardian's Facelift." Helena Independent Record 7 June 1998, 1A, 8A.
12. Smith, Jeffery J. The Montana 2000 History Calendar. Missoula, MT: Historic Montana, 1999. Jan. 9. [M 978.6 SMITH]

 

Sources at the Montana Historical Society

 

Research Center

 

1. Axline, Jon. , et al. More From the Quarries of Last Chance Gulch. Helena: Helena Independent Record, 1995. [Shelfmark 978.6615 M81Q]
2. Greenfield, Marguerite. The Old Fire Bell on Tower Hill. Helena, Montana: Landmarks Association, 1937. [Shelfmark PAM 656]. 
3. Paladin, Vivian A.  and Jean Baucus. Helena: An Illustrated History. Helena, Montana: Montana Historical Society Press, 1983. [Shelfmark REF 978.6615 P17H 1996]
4. Vertical File, "Helena, Montana-Fire Tower."
5. Vertical Files, "Helena, Montana-Fires and Fire Prevention, No. 1" and "Helena, Montana-Fires and Fire Prevention, No. 2."
6. Greenfield, Marguerite. "Old Fire Bell on Tower Hill Played Big Part in History of Fire Department in Capitol City." The Montana Record-Herald 23 May 1936.
7. Gaskill, Al. "The Man in the Brown Derby." The Independent Record 11 April 1962.
8. "Helena Centennial Insignia." The Independent Record 14 October 1963: 1.
9. Goldstein, Mark. "Guardian's Facelift." Helena Independent Record 7 June 1998, 1A, 8A.
10. Helena (Montana) Fire Tower Collection 1936-1970. [Shelfmark SC 1636].
11. Helena Record Herald 18 September 1890.
12. Helena Record Herald 5 February 1890.

 

 State Historic Preservation Office

 

1. Jacobson and Shope, Architects. Historic Architecture: Helena, Montana. No date. 42.
2. Helena Historical Survey, Historical and Architectural Survey.

 

Online Resources

 

1. Gaskill, Al. "The Man in the Brown Derby." The Independent Record 11 April 1962.
2. "Helena Centennial Insignia." The Independent Record 14 October 1963: 1.
3. Goldstein, Mark. "Guardian's Facelift." Helena Independent Record 7 June 1998, 1A, 8A.

 

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