Name/Title
Douglas tower topperEntry/Object ID
2024.19.01Description
Metal final that adorned the top of the siren tower at the NW corner of Beery Field. The flat metal and plumbing pipe sign spells out the name "DOUGLAS" in capital letters. The items was called a directional wind spinner in local newspaper coverage.Context
This finial was from the top of the tornado/fire siren tower. See 2007.06.06 for a 1940s photo of the bottom of the tower.Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2024.19Source or Donor
Douglas, City of the Village ofAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalNotes
Victor Bella picked up from Douglas Department of Public Works barn in June 2024Lexicon
Search Terms
Douglas sign, Douglas spinner, wind vaneLocation
Building
Garage, History CenterRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Beery Field/Douglas Athletic FieldCreate Date
April 26, 2024Update Date
August 2, 2024
