Castle Williams - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 41.577 W 074° 01.157
18T E 582861 N 4505134
A scale model of Castle Williams in Castle Williams on Governors Island.
Waymark Code: WMYPFA
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2018
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Castle Williams is a circular fortification of red sandstone on the northwest point of Governors Island, part of a system of forts designed and constructed in the early 19th century to protect New York City from naval attack. It is a prominent landmark in New York Harbor. Together with Fort Jay (Fort Columbus), it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument."
Where is original located?: Governors Island
Where is this replica located?: Governors Island
Who created the original?: US Government
Internet Link about Original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Williams
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1800s
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