Along a quiet rural road north of Gresham, Oregon, drivers often notice a tall, slender wooden tower standing at the end of a driveway. About fifteen feet high, the structure has beige siding, a small pitched roof, and a glass panel facing the road. It isn’t a treehouse, feeder, or mailbox—it’s something much more practical. Locals call it a “driveway periscope.”

Many rural homes sit along roads where thick trees or hilly terrain make it difficult to see approaching cars. While some homeowners install mirrors across the street, one Oregon resident found a more creative solution. Using a simple set of angled mirrors, much like a submarine periscope, the tower allows drivers to see if any vehicles are coming before pulling out onto the main road. Continues…