Torii Arch Outside The Historic Marine Barracks - Charlestown, MA
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neoc1
N 42° 22.487 W 071° 03.376
19T E 330704 N 4693437
Torii arch located outside the entrance to the historic Marine Barracks at the Charlestown Navy Yard
Waymark Code: WMC61F
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2011
Views: 8
Normally, the United States Marine Corps is not associated with peace, quiet and tranquility but there is a torii arch just outside the historic building which invites rest and contemplation. It is centrally located on a hillside overlooking the Charlestown Navy Yard where weary visitors can sit, relax and watch and the multitude of tourists make their way around the nautical exhibits at this National Park Service historic site.
In this case, the torii arch probably signifies a hope for continuing peace between the United States and Japan.
Type: Gateway
Subtype: Torii
Location: Charlestown Navy Yard
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