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Title Observation Tower (Flat Top Mountain) and Mr. Ben Cone in White Suit
Date 1940s
Description View of an observation tower at Flat Top Mountain at Moses H. Cone Estate off of milepost 294, section 2G of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mr. Ben Cone is seen in front of the tower, in a white suit. Image taken from the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters.
Location Location Name: Flat Top Mountain (N.C.)
Parkway Milepost: 294.0
Latitude: 36.163184
Longitude: -81.677051
Tags Cone, Benjamin
Flat Top Mountain (N.C.)
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (N.C.)
Photographs
Watauga County (N.C.)
Watchtowers
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway