Governors Island — Castle Williams

Governors Island — Castle Williams

Photo: NPS · Public domain

Year

1807

Architect

Type

building

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 promin …

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