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Arkansas State Forestry Commission > City of Hamburg
Arkansas State Forestry Commission > City of Hamburg
1935: A 100-foot steel Aermotor tower was erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
1940: A 20-foot section was added to the tower raising it to 120 feet.
1985: The tower was decommissioned.
October 2007: The City of Hamburg was awarded a one-time grant from the Department of Arkansas Heritage. The grant is for the completion of the restoration project and must be used before June 2008.
November 12 & 13, 2009: A grand opening ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the restoration of the tower by the City of Hamburg.