Fort Brady, Historic district in Sault Ste. Marie, United States.
Fort Brady consists of 146 buildings spread across downtown Sault Ste. Marie, with 104 structures contributing to its historical designation on Water Street.
Constructed in 1822 by General Hugh Brady, the fort protected American interests along the St. Marys River following territorial negotiations with the Chippewa Nation.
The district contains numerous architectural examples from different periods, including Italianate, Late Victorian, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Neoclassical commercial structures.
Lake Superior State University now occupies the former New Fort Brady location, maintaining several original officer quarters and military buildings for educational purposes.
The fort relocated in 1892 from its riverside position to accommodate the expansion of Soo Locks, which became essential for Great Lakes shipping.
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
GPS coordinates: 46.49889,-84.34250
Latest update: March 28, 2025 21:09
Soo Locks
758 m
SS Valley Camp
469 m
MS Norgoma
1.2 km
Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral
91 m
Tower of History
171 m
John Johnston House
300 m
Old Federal Building
62 m
Chippewa County Courthouse
252 m
First United Presbyterian Church
551 m
Elmwood
321 m
George Kemp Downtown Marina
403 m
Soo Lock Visitors Center
706 m
Adams Building
423 m
Fort Chevalier de Repentigny
188 m
Poe Lock
789 m
Soo Theatre
534 m
War Memorial Hospital
602 m
Rotary Welcome Cairns
1.3 km
Saint Mary's Pro-Cathedral Historical Marker
85 m
Ronald J. Calery Community Action Center
499 m
Bishop Baraga House
357 m
John Johnston House Historical Marker
363 m
Fort Brady Historical Marker
177 m
W.F.G. (Bud) Weber Park
647 m
Superior District Library
590 m
St. Marys Falls Park
309 m
Central Methodist Church Historical Marker
1.3 km
Pullar Community Building
345 mReviews
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