Fortress Monroe and Hampton Roads
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Jamestown Exposition Series 2451
Hampton Roads is the broad and celebrated stretch of water in front of Old Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe. It presents one of the most varied and animated scenes of maritime life, and is a favoiteendezvous for the ships of the Navy. The fortress is the largest and finest stronghold and the chief artillery station of the U.S. Government. It was begun in 1819 and is an imposing example of massive defence. It is built of stone and surrounded by a wide moat, with casemated and barbette guns, also a water battery. Within are the barracks and officers' homes, embowered in shade, presenting a charming and picturesque village of military beauty. |
