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Gateway National Recreation AreaAutumn in the North 40 Natural Area at Gateway's Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Fort Tilden
 
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Fort Tilden was established in 1917 as a U.S. Army Coast Artillery Post. Along with Forts Hancock and Wadsworth, it protected the entrance to New York Harbor from naval attack during World War I and World War II.

During the Cold War, Fort Tilden became a Nike Missile installation.

For a more detailed history, click here.

Fort Tilden is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

View the Fort Tilden Historic District Nomination Form.

View the Historic Structures Report, Historic Data Section of Fort Tilden, Gateway NRA.

View the Building 1, Fort Tilden, Historic Structures Report.
Riis Park in 1940.
Jacob Riis Park
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Floyd Bennett Field
Floyd Bennett Field
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Aeiral view of the eastern portion of Jamaica Bay  

Did You Know?
At approximately 32 square miles and over 13000 acres, Jamaica Bay is the largest natural open space in New York City.

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Last Updated: November 10, 2009 at 10:18 EST