Reports of irregular employees, 1881 1897, textual national archives identifier. The fort s 100pounder parrott rifle provided longrange support to fort stevens during confederate general jubal a. State historical society of north dakota fort totten. Many materials used are culled from the archival collection, and encourage conversation and inquiry. Fort totten park news urban field station in fort totten. Lee, constructed in 1862 as a civil warera military installation constructed to defend the eastern approach to new york harbor via the east river, but not completed. Fort totten state historic site state historical society of. Check out the discussion board and the alumni list. Fort totten officers club new york, new york landmark. Fort totten is a former united states army installation in the new york city borough of queens.
According to nyc parks, the area was originally inhabited by the matinecock indians, the neighborhood of bayside was first settled during the american revolution. Fort totten park is a great place to take a walk and explore nature. Fort totten sits on a farflung peninsula of the long island sound, forming the northeast corner of queens. Three artists have been selected to participate in the second year of the arts and humanities residency program hosted at fort totten parks urban field station, in bayside, queens. The goal of the residency is to bring perspectives from the arts and humanities to urban land management, social and ecological research, and community stewardship. It is located on the willets point peninsula on the north shore of long island.
It was a scenic assignment where i could spend my lunch break exploring the fort and swimming in its pool while basking in the history all around me. The grounds of this defunct military installation turned underfunded public park are home to over 100 historic buildings representing a series of changes that have taken place over the areas quiet 200 year history. On hot summer days, swimmers can take a dip in the. Fort totten new york state division of military and naval. Nestled in the stunning waterfront fort totten park, the castle is the ideal place for your story book wedding, engagement party, bridal or baby shower, reunion, or any other special event.
It is located on the north shore of long island, on a peninsula. Copies of letters of permission to sell hay, 1900 1903, volume national archives identifier. The forts 100pounder parrott rifle provided longrange support to fort stevens during confederate general jubal a. Get a signed copy of abandoned nyc the book with a free 8. Urban park rangers lead regular tours of the fortress and the wildlife. Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned civil war fort. There is still a heavy official presence in the park and many of the surviving buildings are used by emergency medical services, the people who bring you to the hospital charging an arm and. Named for joseph gilbert totten a military engineer from new haven in 1788. Fort totten new york state division of military and. The top 10 secrets of fort totten park in queens untapped new.
Civil war fort established in 1861 in northeast washington dc. Fort totten was conceived as a civil war era military installation to defend the eastern approach to new york harbor via the east river. However, fort totten isnt a park in the same sense that other eastern queens parks like crocheron, cunningham or even flushing meadowscorona park are. A tract of 52 acres was purchased by the federal government from william bayard in 1826 and construction of the fort began in 1833. The fort totten school functioned as a tuberculosis preventorium between 1935 and 1940, a fiveyear experimental program to care for and educate children with tuberculosis. Fort schuyler new york state division of military and. Fort totten is at the head of little neck bay, where the east river widens to become long island sound. Additionally, the email also laid out the groundwork required to transform fort totten into a burial ground. The battery, which means it held more than six guns, was made of bluestone and granite. Lots of buildings remain from the areas military pastsome used, some dilapidated. Fort schuyler new york state division of military and naval.
Yearround, new yorkers flock to fort totten park to enjoy its special events, natural wonders, and historic buildings. Fort totten is a former active united states army installation in the new york city borough of. Fort totten bayside 2020 all you need to know before you. The bayside historical society offers an array of public programs in the arts and humanities along with changing exhibits, collections, and events. Located on the southeastern edge of the town of fort totten, this site preserves a military post built in 1867 and used continuously as a military reservation until 1890 when it became a boarding school for indian children. A favorite haunt of urban explorers, fort totten park may not receive as many tourists. Grazing leases, 1901 1903, textual national archives identifier. Fort totten is at the head of little neck bay, which is also the place where the east river widens to become long island sound. It is a worthwhile place to walk around and a park ranger will give you a talk about how important this fort was to keep ny waters safe. This site was first named willets point, but later renamed for general joseph totten who died in washington, dc in 1864.
Fort totten state historic site history state historical. Fort totten park is a former united states army installation in bayside, queens on the north shore of long island. Dating back to 1887, the landmarkdesignated gothic revivalstyle building reflects the grand decor of a bygone era. Fort totten bayside, ny 159 new york path through history. Fort totten is a former active united states army installation in the new york city borough of queens.
Construction began in august 1861 and was completed in 1863. New yorks makeshift covid19 burial site was once gangster joseph valachis hideout. Fort totten created published photographed between 1861 and 1865, printed between 1880 and 1889. Construction of fort totten, named after general joseph totten, began in in 1862. Nov 25, 2012 fort totten park is a former united states army installation in bayside, queens on the north shore of long island. Having served as the officers club for the fort for more than 75 years, this unique venue can be tailored to your events distinctive needs. Find people and find the right business and get things done. Fort totten, north dakota protecting the totten trail.
Fort totten state historic site, fort totten, north dakota. Fort ticonderoga fort carillon fort totten willetts point textual records of this post, 18661914, including registers, reports, and correspondence. Amazing abandoned civil war fort exploration in nyc fort totten queens, ny. Earlys attack on that fort on july 11 and 12, 1864. Name also used by americans for fort stanwix during the revolutionary war. There is still a heavy official presence in the park and many of the surviving buildings are used by emergency medical services, the people who bring you to the hospital charging an arm and a leg as well as the fdny and the nypd for training purposes. In the 1950s, fort totten was a regional nike missile headquarters for the ny area. It is located along the cross island parkway off totten avenue between totten and 15th roads in the queens neighborhood of bay terrace. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Visit fort totten on your trip to bayside or united states. Check out news about the base, its history and photos of the base and many of its residents over the years. Nicholson in his advance against the french nicholson expedition, in the queen annes war, named in honor of col.
Unfortunately, the majority of these stuctures have been disused for. Oct 08, 2018 however, fort totten isnt a park in the same sense that other eastern queens parks like crocheron, cunningham or even flushing meadowscorona park are. Fort totten served as the headquarters for the antiaircraft portion of the eastern defense command during world war ii, organizing antiaircraft defenses for the entire east coast. To volunteer for our various committees of the friends group or for any of our upcoming events do not hesitate to contact us. A pristine stretch surrounding a preserved civil war fortress, fort totten park provides not only recreation, relaxation and a glimpse into new yorks past, but an opportunity to view wildlife. Decommissioned as a military base in the 1970s, fort totten is located at the head of little neck bay where the east river widens to become the long island sound. Performances, lectures, activities, social gatherings, family programs, and local events engage visitors at the castle, and cultivate appreciation. The fort was used to police the surrounding indian reservation, guard transportation routes and aid the dakota sioux indians. Mar 23, 2015 location changed 1 may 1968 to fort totten, new york ordered into active military service 24 march 1970 at fort totten, new york. Fort totten white pages phone books in north dakota nd. Fort totten state historic site state historical society. Rebuilt in 1711 as queens fort, renamed fort anne fort schuyler 2. A pristine stretch surrounding a preserved civil war fortress, fort totten park provides not only recreation and relaxation but a fascinating glimpse into new yorks past.
Although the original stone battery was never completed, the fort continued to be improved and remained an active army base until it closed in the 1970s. Bayside historical society, top venue in bayside read. The fort mounted 20 guns and mortars, including eight 32pounders. Fort totten, north dakota protecting the totten trail fort totten, north dakota located on the fort totten indian reservation, this north dakota state historic site got its start in 1867 when soldiers built a log structure that in no time was enlarged and expanded to include dozens of buildings. I intend to get a lot more photos of fort totten, and i have the history written up in an unabridged version lots of it was blue penciled out when i submitted it to my editor for the forgottenbook. Fort totten 18671890 established 17 jul 1867 by captain samuel a. Fort totten becomes headquarters for over half the nike missile sites in the country 1953. Chief warrant officer jacob jack fein, us army, retired appointed official curator for military history at fort totten. Bhss archival repository makes available to researchers primary source material, artifacts, property of historical interest, records, material and ephemera. The fort was used to police the surrounding indian reservation, guard. Infantry and named after brigadier general joseph g. Fort totten officers club, also known as the castle, is a historic clubhouse located at fort. Fort totten bayside 2020 all you need to know before. This site is operated by the state historical society of north dakota.
On hot summer days, swimmers can take a dip in the pool and sunbathe around its grassy edges, or take. Nestled in the stunning waterfront fort totten park, the castle is the ideal place for your storybook wedding, engagement party, bridal or baby shower, reunion, or any other special event. Im still developing a list of features for the site, but it will include a fairly detailed history, memories, historical photos and the latest news about the base. Tucked away on the north eastern edge of queens is a rare remnant of new york citys past that many dont even know exist. Historic fort totten battery made accessible to public. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. It was built up during the fall of 1861, as part of the defense of washington, d. Amazing abandoned civil war fort exploration in nyc fort. Construction on the fort began in august 1861 and was completed in 1863. Nov 29, 2015 amazing abandoned civil war fort exploration in nyc fort totten queens, ny jeff takes disney. Youll find an old fort for exploring, a visitors center with historical exhibits, more local history at the bayside historical society, playing fields, and great views and walks. The fort totten transfer station, on the green and red lines, lies no more than a 15minute walk from any point in the neighborhood. A pristine stretch surrounding a preserved civil war fortress, fort totten park provides not only recreation and relaxation but a fascinating glimpse into new yorks past yearround, new yorkers flock to fort totten park to enjoy its special events, natural wonders, and historic buildings.
Fort totten was a union army defensive earthwork, built during the civil war and named for joseph totten. If you lived on, worked on, or visited fort totten the one in bayside queens new york city, stop on in. The fort was named after brigadier general joseph g. Amazing abandoned civil war fort exploration in nyc fort totten queens, ny jeff takes disney. Located on the fort totten indian reservation, this north dakota state historic site got its start in 1867 when soldiers built a log structure that in no time was enlarged and expanded to include dozens of buildings situated on the southeastern shore of devils lake, its purpose was to protect the totten trail, an overland route that extended across dakota territory from southern minnesota.
New york military records genealogy familysearch wiki. Nestled in stunning waterfront fort totten park, bayside historical society is the ideal place for your story book wedding. A march 29 email shared among highranking city officials in new york and viewed by ny daily news said, if the current outbreak escalates, burials will occur at fort totten and hart island. Location changed 1 may 1968 to fort totten, new york ordered into active military service 24 march 1970 at fort totten, new york.
The station is mainly considered to be in the neighborhood of fort totten, even though the station platform actually straddles, or in other words, basically. Dec 28, 2018 i was deployed to fort totten in 2015, to organize the agencys book collection and drafting historical signs. Most of this former 150acre base was transformed into a public park since 2005, with the rest of the base divided between the coast guard, fire department, police department, and us army reserve. Changing and permanent exhibits stimulate interest in the history and culture of northeast queens. Fort totten is a former united states army installation in the new york city. You will be riding the entire route, so bring a book or a good guide like forgotten ny or forgotten queens. Fort totten is at the end of the q bus line, and the bus should be marked fort totten when you get on at flushing main street. After 1940 fort totten returned to its day and boarding school function until 1959 when the facility and students moved to a new school just east of the site. City parks department, the queens historical society, the fort totten conservancy, the new.
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