A Historic Sketch of Certain Defenses of New York City During the War of 1812 18
A Historic Sketch of Certain Defenses of New York City During the War of 1812 18
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" Historians tell us at this time, that Harlem Heights, which was six miles out of the City, was full of soldiers and fortifications. A boat was run daily to take the volunteer workmen to the defenses built from the Hudson to the Harlem River. This line of defense was chosen because the distance here was short, and money and men were not at command. Beside Block-houses and Stone Towers there were Barrier Gates.
* There is no better authority on the loca- *Thank8 are due Mr. Edward Hagaman Hall ...for this report.
tion of the landmarks of Manhattan Island at the time of the War of 1812 than John Randel, Jr. , the Civil Engineer, who made the "Commissioners Map" for laying- out the City Plan above Houston Street. Randel says : During the War of 1812, the Barrier Gate at McGowan's Pass was connected with the Barrier Gate at Manhattanville Pass by the following military defenses, which were ex- tended across the Island from Harlem River to Hudson River, to wit: 1. Fortifications on Benson's Point near ord Avenue and 106th Street; 2.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
" Historians tell us at this time, that Harlem Heights, which was six miles out of the City, was full of soldiers and fortifications. A boat was run daily to take the volunteer workmen to the defenses built from the Hudson to the Harlem River. This line of defense was chosen because the distance here was short, and money and men were not at command. Beside Block-houses and Stone Towers there were Barrier Gates.
* There is no better authority on the loca- *Thank8 are due Mr. Edward Hagaman Hall ...for this report.
tion of the landmarks of Manhattan Island at the time of the War of 1812 than John Randel, Jr. , the Civil Engineer, who made the "Commissioners Map" for laying- out the City Plan above Houston Street. Randel says : During the War of 1812, the Barrier Gate at McGowan's Pass was connected with the Barrier Gate at Manhattanville Pass by the following military defenses, which were ex- tended across the Island from Harlem River to Hudson River, to wit: 1. Fortifications on Benson's Point near ord Avenue and 106th Street; 2.
What to read after A Historic Sketch of Certain Defenses of New York City During the War of 1812 18?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by American Scenic And Historic Preservation Society to read onlineMoreLess
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