Fort Adams
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Fort Adams is a former United States Army post in Newport, Rhode Island, that was established on July 4, 1799, as a First System coastal fortification, named for President John Adams, who was in office at the time. Its first commanding officer was Captain John Henry who was later instrumental in starting the War of 1812. The current Fort Adams was built between 1824 and 1857 under the Third System of coastal forts; it is part of Fort Adams State Park today.
Fort Adams on 31 August 2005
Plan of First System Fort Adams
2016 view of the west front of Fort Adams. Note the Endicott-era fire control station.
A section of historic Fort Adams in a neglected state in 1968.
Newport, Rhode Island
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Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, United States. It is located in Narragansett Bay, approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 74 miles (119 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history. The city has a population of about 25,000 residents.
Image: Newport Rhode Island Aerial View
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Image: The White Horse Tavern Newport Rhode Island est. 1673
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