An amazing part of this trip was making out to visit Fort Jefferson. This historic structure is the largest masonry structure located in the Americas. It is made of 16 million bricks. Construction began in 1846. It took many years to build, and was never completely finished. In 1888 the fort was abandoned as a military instillation. Due to the cost to maintain. Also the hardship of dealing with the military personal to operate in tropical climate. The fort was used a medical quarantine station after the U.S. military had left.
The fort is located 70 west of Key West in the Dry Tortugas, on Garden Key. In 1935 Franklin D. Roosevelt designated Fort Jefferson a National Monument. In 1970 is was put on the list of American Historical Places. In 1992 the Tortugas Islands were made into a National Park.
It was a big thrill for the Travel Wolfe to finally make it there!
Some of the video. I shot of our guide Michael from the tour of Fort Jefferson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NVIpF3mOiU
This is very cool. I am glad you made it!
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