LOS ANGELES COUNTY
VERDUGO
Los Angeles County Forestry Department
1934: The Los Angeles County Forestry Department constructed a 60-foot steel tower with a steel cab at this site.
June 30, 1934: "Lookout towers were erected on Verdugo and West San Rafael Peaks, greatly increasing the efficiency of the detection system in the La Crescenta - La Canada Valley, and along the Angeles Forest front." (Los Angeles County Forestry Department Annual Report - Fiscal year ending 6/30/1934)
June 30, 1946: "The Verdugo Lookout Tower and appurtenant buildings have long been held under term leases. This land, having become tax delinquent, is being acquired by the County to safeguard its interests and investments in this area." (Los Angeles County Forestry Department Annual Report - Fiscal Year ending 6/30/1946)