Any idea why this is here?
Oregon Homeowner Builds Clever Driveway Periscope
Drivers on a quiet rural road north of Gresham, Oregon, often spot a tall,
slender wooden tower at the end of a driveway. About 15 feet high, with beige siding,
a small roof, and a glass panel, it’s not a mailbox or birdhouse — it’s a homemade driveway periscope.
Many rural roads have limited visibility due to hills or trees.
Instead of a simple convex mirror,
this inventive tower uses angled mirrors like a submarine periscope:
the upper mirrors catch oncoming traffic,
and the lower mirror reflects it to a window at the base.
No electricity, no high-tech gadgets — just physics and smart design.
Locals and online viewers are fascinated. Some guessed, “Is that a fire lookout?”
The structure’s homemade charm highlights practical thinking and creativity.
It’s a simple solution that proves ingenuity can solve everyday problems.
