Desert View Tower
click photo to enlarge
click photo to enlarge
click photo to enlarge
Desert View Tower
|
|
|
click photo to enlarge |
Desert View Tower is a 70-foot-tall stone tower located on Interstate 8, in Boulder Park, in western Imperial County, Southern California. The tower was built between 1922 and 1928 by Bert Vaughn, who owned the town of Jacumba. It was dedicated to the pioneers, and highway and railroad builders who opened up the area. It also served as a roadside advertisement of a restaurant and bar located on the old road across from the tower. |
|
click photo to enlarge |
The top floor of the tower has fantastic views of the surrounding area. In addition to the tower, Boulder Park is also home to a variety of other attractions, including a rock garden with sculptures carved by W.T. Ratcliffe. Admission was something like $5, nominal. |
|
click photo to enlarge |
|