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Also registered as a National Historic Landmark, The Adirondack
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legacy then that of the Town’s early mining operations. Built in
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businessperson, the 32.2 acre complex of residences and
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outbuildings is now owned by the State of New York and is an
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outstanding example of late nineteenth century Adirondack great
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camp architecture. The camp and associated farm complex are
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accessible by foot, skis, bicycle, or horseback on a five (5) mile
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access by a seasonally maintained forest road.
The Mount Adams fire observation tower is also registered as a National Historic Landmark. The
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ninety (90) plus year old fire tower has not been used for fire observation since 1972, and was
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once considered a “non conforming structure” and slated for removal. Through the efforts of
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the Open Space Institute (OSI) and the Newcomb‐based Friends of Mt Adams Fire Tower, the
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fire watchers cabin has been restored and materials to repair the tower itself have been flown
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in by the DEC. Once restoration is complete, visitors will be able to enjoy these historic
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Teddy Roosevelt’s ascendency to the Presidency of the United State is an important event both
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nationally and for the Town of Newcomb. In 1901, news that President William McKinley, who
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had been shot by an assassin a week prior, was near death, reached then Vice President
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Roosevelt while cammping near the summit of Mt. Marcy (Roosevelt had been staying at the
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MacNaughton Cottage, (right), in village of Adirondac). Upon receiving the news, Roosevelt
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immediately left for Washington D.C., embarked on a perilous nighttime journey through the
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An important cultural resource, the Huntington Wildlife Forest is a regional campus owned by
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SUNY ESF, and is operated by the Adirondack Ecological Center (AEC). The Forest is also home
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was donated by AArcher and Anna Huntington in 1932. The center offers extensive
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environmental research opportunities, with particular focus on the Adirondack’s natural
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Town of Newcomb Comprehensive Plan
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March 2010