1 gen 1850 anni - Image: 100 Cannons
Descrizione:
On the left is an example of one of the cannons that were placed on the island when President Fillmore ordered that 100 cannons to be placed on the island. This was to ensure that the island became a citadel, or fortress. This was the actual purpose of this building. During this time, it wasn’t built as a prison, but as a fortress (National Parks Service).Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
1 gen 1850 anni
Adesso
~ 175 years ago