OK, try this one: It was after the War of 1812 when a massive coastal defense program was initiated to defend the American coast against attack. Fortification systems were built in all the major and minor harbors from Maine to Texas at a cost of $800,000 making it the most expensive defensive buildup in the history of the United States. Fort Monroe, and Fort Wool were part of the Third System of fortifications in that era (1817-1867) designed to prevent ship attacks against American harbors. It's on the National Register of Historic Places so the issue is not whether it has been deemed "significant" but rather what to do with it and how to mitigate impacts caused by what happens after BRAAC finishes. In short, apart from the Civil War importance where it never fell into CSA hands, and apart from the Contraband issue, it is simply a magnificent piece of historic military architecture. Lyle Browning, RPA On Oct 23, 2008, at 1:33 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote: > So it was a military warehouse for contraband of war run by Beast > Butler. I > don't get the significance? > > J South > > > **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your > favorites, > no registration required and great graphics – check it out! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= > http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001) > > ______________________________________ > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the > instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html