Castle Clinton

Castle Clinton is located on the south end of Manhattan Island, in the heart of Battery Park. Over the years, this old fort has had very different uses. That is why his story also shows the evolution of New York. The fort was built in 1811, when the city was still known as New Amsterdam. At that time, his name was Southwest Battery, and he had the objective of protecting the city from British attacks. However, throughout his history he has had the most varied functions. In 1817, the fort lost its initial name and became Castle Clinton, in honor of Mayor Dewitt Clinton. In 1823, the fort opened a restaurant called Castle Garden. Already in 1840, a cover was added to the fort, and it was used as a theatre and opera room. From 1855, Castle Clinton began to function as an immigration centre. About 8 million people entered the United States through the castle, until it closed in 1890. He again had a new function from 1896 to 1941, the New York City Aquarium. Castle Clinton currently holds the title of a national monument. It is the starting point for visitors to the Statue of Freedom and Ellis Island.

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