Castle Clinton, Circular sandstone fort in The Battery, United States.
Castle Clinton stands as a circular defensive structure with thick sandstone walls located at the southern tip of Manhattan island.
The fort, constructed between 1808 and 1811, served as the first United States immigration station before Ellis Island, processing over 8 million newcomers.
From 1824 to 1855, Castle Clinton operated as Castle Garden, a performance center hosting international musicians and theatrical productions.
The structure currently functions as the departure point for ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monuments.
The building housed the New York Aquarium from 1896 to 1941, displaying marine life including seals and a beluga whale in its circular tanks.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1808
Architects: John McComb Jr.
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: Castle Clinton National Monument
GPS coordinates: 40.70361,-74.01667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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