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Fort Massachusetts Tour: Stop 12

Red brick arches support the lower level of a fort.
Fort Massachusetts Casemates

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Casemates



These arched rooms on the lower level of the fort provided support for the upper levell, and a protected firing position for cannon. In 1873, thirteen 10-inch Rodman cannon were mounted in these casemates, and were situated to fire through the embrasures.

 

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Last updated: March 29, 2022