2009 Before the Vandalism

Help restore the Ogidaki Mountain Fire Tower Base Camp Volunteers Needed!

2011 After the Vandalism

Historic Piece of Ontario History in Jeopardy!

"This 4' x 3' Sign will Be posted on the Building in December 2011"

** This Task was Completed - The sign was installed on December 17th, 2011 **

Ogidaki Mountain is the highest point in the Algoma District with an approximate elevation of 2200'.

At the summit of the mountain stands a Fire Lookout Tower with Cupola.

For years, there's been a rare, well-preserved historic Fire Towerman Camp at the base of the Mountain.  Probably one of the last of its kind in its natural state in Northern Ontario and quite possibly all of Ontario.

In recent years, (after the FireTower days of service), the building was maintained by volunteers and used by hikers who would use it as a stop-over during the climbing and descending of Ogidaki Mountain.  In the Spring of 2010, a logging company moved into the area and created a road for timber access.  Unfortunately, it didn't take long for vandals to move in and destroy the building.   The windows were shot out (2010) , both doors were kicked off their frames, 1 door-frame damaged (2011) and the interior sadly ransacked (2011). 

In 2011, the logging company vacated the area and in doing so, dug out the road in 3 locations to restrict car / truck access, therefore potentially reducing future opportunity for vandalism.  However, there is still ATV and snowmobile access. 

Before the Vandalism

The Vandalism

Volunteers repairing the structure after the vandalism. More Work is still Needed

Action!

To start the process, a 4' x 3' sign-board (pictured above) has been made and will be installed on the side of the building during the month of December 2011.  - DONE

What still needs to be Done?

Clear Plastic:  To be donated and installed to refrain the snow and rain from entering the building - DONE - Dec. 17th, 2011

Doors:  Doors (used or new) required for the front and back.  I will measure the doorframes and post the size on this site - Done - Old Doors Re-installed - Dec. 17th, 2011

New doors are welcome though:  32" x 80" needed.  If you have some to giveaway, see the bottom of this page

Door Frame:  A partial or full door-frame to replace the rear door frame that has been damaged.

Gyrock:  To repair damage done to the interior

Table and Chairs: To replace the ones that were destroyed

Volunteers are welcome to contribute their time and / or material!  If you have material to contribute, please contact Dan Kachur.