The Mystery Tower Beside an Oregon Driveway — A Creative Solution Hiding in Plain Sight

 

A Simple Fix for a Tricky Problem

Many rural homes sit along roads where visibility is limited by trees, slopes, or fences. Pulling onto these narrow, curving roads can be risky, especially when you can’t see traffic approaching from either direction. Some homeowners solve the issue by installing convex mirrors across the road, but one Oregon resident decided to take things further — and build a periscope.

Using a pair of carefully angled mirrors, the tower allows drivers to look through a small glass window near the base and see cars coming from both directions. The upper mirror captures the road view, bouncing the reflection down to the lower mirror — no electricity, cameras, or high-tech sensors required. Just simple optics and a bit of clever geometry.

Built With Care and Ingenuity

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