About this property
Fort Banks was a U.S. Coast Artillery fort located in Winthrop, Massachusetts. It served to defend Boston Harbor from enemy attack from the sea and was built in the 1809 during what is known as the Endicott period, a time in which the coast defenses of the United States were seriously expanded and upgraded with new technology. Today, the fort's mortar battery is on the National Register of Historic Places. The fort was active during World War II as the site of the Harbor Defense Command Post (HDCP) for the Harbor Defenses of Boston, and was greatly expanded with numerous temporary structures (see 1938 map at top left). Because of its campus-like appearance and the fact that it was located on land, close of Boston, the fort was known as "The Country Club" by Coast Artillery soldiers pleased to be posted there.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 07000144. It was listed on March 12, 2007.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Banks Mortar Battery listed on the National Register?
Fort Banks Mortar Battery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 12, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Fort Banks Mortar Battery?
Fort Banks Mortar Battery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Banks Mortar Battery?
The period of significance for Fort Banks Mortar Battery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1809.
Can I research the history near Fort Banks Mortar Battery?
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