Castle Williams

Governors Island, New York, New York. County/parish: New York.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places July 31, 1972. NRIS 72000864.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • The Tower

From Wikipedia:

Castle Williams

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.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75319350

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