Civil War History
"The Battery"—where the guns were to be installed according to Lee's design.
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WWI and onward
"The Castle"—which is now home to the Bayside Historical Society.
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Queens, New York is Home to a Hidden Civil War Fort
Originally designed to defend the East River, Fort Totten is now open to the public.
- Photo Credit: New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
