Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse - a photo on Flickriver

            Fort Wadsworth -- part of Gateway National Recreation Area -- has guarded the entrance to New York Harbor for over 200 years. Strategically located on the bank of the Verrazano Narrows on the Staten Island coast, it has the distinction of being the fort with the longest continuous military history in the county. This historic park site now offers some of the best views of the harbor and city.

The location of Fort Wadsworth was first fortified by the Dutch in the 17th century. The historic batteries that remain there today were constructed by the British in the early 1800's. Occupied by British forces during the American Revolution, Fort Wadsworth was taken over by the American military after the war. Due to its strategic location, the defenses of Fort Wadsworth were continually upgraded as military technology evolved through the 19th and 20th centuries. In the midst of the Cold War, the military post served as the control center for New York City's Nike missile defense system.  from nycharborparks.org

Taken in: United States / New York / New York / Fort Wadsworth (show map)

Taken on: July 13, 2011

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