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Poet's Seat Tower, Greenfield

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Poet's Seat Tower is a 1912 sandstone observation tower, located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. It was so named to honor a long tradition of poets being drawn to the spot, in particular, the local poet Frederick Goddard Tuckerman. By 1850, the location was referred to as "Poet's Seat" by Tuckerman in a surviving herbarium entry for November 10 of that year.
An earlier wooden tower was erected at the site on June 3, 1879. This first structure was built, along with a public drinking fountain and a road accessing the site, under the auspices of The Greenfield Rural Club.
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  • By luv4phood
    Follow the narrow road to the top for a view of Greenfield from the Poet's Seat Tower. This would be a nice spot to catch sunset. The climb to the top of the tower might be a bit tricky for young... 
    Follow the narrow road to the top for a view of Greenfield from the Poet's Seat Tower. This would be a nice spot to catch sunset. The climb to the top of the tower might be a bit tricky for young...  more »
  • By mercedes902
    best views and hangout spot in greenfield. quiet and peaceful with a pretty nice view. all the stoners are very nice and personable. kids enjoy the tower. 
    best views and hangout spot in greenfield. quiet and peaceful with a pretty nice view. all the stoners are very nice and personable. kids enjoy the tower.  more »
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  • By Adam Baskin
    Woah Greenfield!
  • By Justin Firth
    Beautiful view! The tower is very accessible, you can drive right up to it. Plenty of trails to wander around. Beatiful natural area.
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