About this property
Battery Weed is a four-tiered 19th century fortification guarding the Narrows, the main approach from the Atlantic Ocean to New York City. Located on the Staten Island waterfront on the west shore of the Narrows, directly across from Fort Hamilton and the now-destroyed Fort Lafayette in Brooklyn, the fort was intended to protect New York from attack by sea. When built, it was named Fort Richmond, as was a previous fort on the site.
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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 72000908. It was listed on January 20, 1972.
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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 Battery Weed listed on the National Register?
Battery Weed was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Battery Weed?
Battery Weed is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battery Weed?
The period of significance for Battery Weed is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Battery Weed?
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