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Castle Williams

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Castle Williams
Castle Williams. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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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, it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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