Fort Wayne - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Fort Wayne was the third fort built in Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1844-1847, the fort is a star-patterned, with walls of earthen ramparts covering vaulted brick tunnels that contain artillery ports. Artillery emplacements are atop the walls, although the artillery intended for the fort was never installed. There is a dry moat surrounding the fort. The fort is located on the Detroit River at a point where it is about a mile to the Canadian shore. It was built against a perceived British threat during the dispute over the Oregon Territory. Lieutenant Montgomery C. Meigs oversaw construction of the fort, which was sited on 90 acres (360,000 m²) and contained barracks, officers quarters, hospital, shops, recreation building, commissary, guard house, garage, and stables. Building continued on the site until 1931.
The fort was used as a training base for Michigan volunteers during the American Civil War. The U.S. Army did not formally occupy the fort until 1866. It was used as an induction center in World War I and became the largest vehicle depot in the world in World War II. It continued to be used as an induction center in the Korean War and early in the Vietnam War.
Historic Fort Wayne is operated by the Detroit Recreation Department. The Fort is open for visitors every Saturday and Sunday from May 27 through September 3. The Fort is open 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday. Secured, on-site parking is available for $5.00. There is no charge for self-guided tours. Visitors are provided with a brochure upon entering the park which has the self-guided tour map. Guided tours are available both days at 12 p.m and 2 p.m. Tours typically last between 1 and 1 ½ hours and cost $3.00 per person.

Street address: 6053 W Jefferson Ave Detroit, Mi. U.S.A. 48209 County / Borough / Parish: Wayne Year listed: 1971 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1825-1849 Historic function: Defense, Domestic Current function: Recreation And Culture Privately owned?: no Season start / Season finish: From: 04/13/2013 To: 04/14/2013 Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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