BRITISH COLUMBIA LOOKOUTS
CROWN MOUNTAIN
November 17, 1913: "A lookout station has been built on Crown Mountain across the Inlet by the timber department staff, which promises to be one of the points of interest for mountaineers and holiday-seekers. The cabin, which is situated at an elevation of about 6000 feet, has a view of the Squamish Valley on the one hand and of the lower Fraser Valley on the other. Southward there is a magnificent view of Vancouver.
Bunks have been built in the cabin, and a stove and utensils placed there, and the cabin will be made free to all.
This will obviate the usual necessity for mountaineering parties of sleeping out on the mountain over night in the open air, and running the risk of being awakened by a playful rain storm. Owing to the heavy snows which come in winter on Crown mountain, an especially steep roof has been built and the cabin has been constructed from heavy logs to withstand the rigors of the situation.
Arrangements are being made to run a telephone line from the lookout station to North Vancouver, where the line will connect with the B.C. Telephone service. The primary object of this is to enable the lookout man in the hot summer months to telephone immediately on seeing any indication of a forest fire in the valleys. He will be provided with a telescope, and will be able by means of the telephone to direct the fire-fighters to the danger spot." (The Province)
Bunks have been built in the cabin, and a stove and utensils placed there, and the cabin will be made free to all.
This will obviate the usual necessity for mountaineering parties of sleeping out on the mountain over night in the open air, and running the risk of being awakened by a playful rain storm. Owing to the heavy snows which come in winter on Crown mountain, an especially steep roof has been built and the cabin has been constructed from heavy logs to withstand the rigors of the situation.
Arrangements are being made to run a telephone line from the lookout station to North Vancouver, where the line will connect with the B.C. Telephone service. The primary object of this is to enable the lookout man in the hot summer months to telephone immediately on seeing any indication of a forest fire in the valleys. He will be provided with a telescope, and will be able by means of the telephone to direct the fire-fighters to the danger spot." (The Province)