Fort Schuyler
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This article is about the fort in the Bronx. For the fort in Utica, see Utica, New York. For the fort in Rome, see Fort Stanwix.
Fort Schuyler is a preserved 19th century fortification in the New York City borough of the Bronx. It houses a museum, the Stephen B. Luce Library, and the Marine Transportation Department and Administrative offices of the State University of New York Maritime College. It is considered one of the finest examples of early 19th century fortifications. The fort was named in honor of Major General Philip Schuyler of the Continental Army.[3]
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Fort Schuyler | |
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Part of Harbor Defenses of Eastern New York 1898–1934 | |
Throgs Neck at East River and Long Island Sound, New York, New York | |
Coordinates | 40°48′20″N 73°47′31″W |
Type | Garrison fort, training camp |
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Open to the public | Yes |
Fort Schuyler | |
Area | 17 acres (6.9 ha) |
Built | 1833–1856 |
Architect | Capt. I.L. Smith (probably John Lind Smith (died 1858) of the US Army Corps of Engineers)[1] |
Architectural style | Third system of US fortifications |
NRHP reference No. | 76001206[2] |
NYCL No. | 0124 |
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Added to NRHP | June 29, 1976 |
Designated NYCL | April 19, 1966 |
Condition | Intact, occupied |
Site history | |
Built by | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
In use | 1861–present |
Battles/wars | American Civil War World War I |
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