Battery Steele, Military fortification on Peaks Island, Portland, United States.
Battery Steele is a military fortification on Peaks Island, a small island off the Portland coast. The structure consists of massive concrete with underground chambers and thick walls that once served to defend against attackers.
The installation was built in 1942 by the US Army to protect Portland Harbor during World War II. It was equipped with two large guns and played an important role in coastal defense.
The site honors a military commander and reflects how the island served the nation during wartime. Visitors can still see the raw concrete walls that tell this story of defense.
You reach the fortification by ferry from Maine State Pier to Peaks Island. The site is accessible on foot once you arrive on the island.
The interior is a maze of dark corridors and partially flooded, giving the place a mysterious quality. Artistic installations on the concrete walls show how the site is filled with life today.
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