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The West Martello Tower (also known as the Key West Garden Club [2]) is a historic martello tower in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located at 1100 Atlantic Boulevard. On June 24, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. West Martello Tower was completed, during the American Civil War.
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Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts. They stand up to 40 feet (12 m) high (with two floors) and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15–25 men.
File:Martello_tower_diagram.png licensed with PD-self 2007-03-28T20:22:55Z ChrisO 646x563 (50571 Bytes) Diagram of a [[Martello tower]] Based on a diagram by the Friends of the Environment, Mauritius ; Uploaded with derivativeFX
During the Second Seminole War (1835 – 1842) future President Zachary Taylor – for whom this Key West, Florida fort was named – was a Colonel in the US Army, leading troops in the field. [21] Mala Compra Fortress also known as the Post at Mala Compra - Second Seminole War fortification. [4] Martello towers, Key West, Florida. Fort East ...
The Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens (also known as the East Martello Tower), is a historic site located at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida, United States. On June 19, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places .
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