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Fort Mississauga
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created by MHInc
on 9/18/2005 9:17 PM
last modified by Avatar-X
on 1/16/2008 12:49 AM
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This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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Refere to History and Facts
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Type: Building
Status: Closed
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
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unsafe flooring
air quality
Security Patrols The Area
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Built as an emergency field fortification, this is the only example of a star shaped earthwork in Canada.
Tunnel leading to the lake.
2 really cool powder rooms
Never actually used during war yet America's Fort Niagara watched right across the lake the whole time it was being built.
Only Fort that I have ever seen this small and in this shape and style.
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24 hour guard
Locked door
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flashlight
breathing mask
gloves
head protection
long pants / sleeves
towelettes
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1790
Mississauga point had been identified as the location for a fort. Plans for a battery of 14 cannons to oppose Fort Niagara date from 1799. Instead the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes was built.
1804
The first lighthouse on the Great Lakes was built of stone at Point Mississauga in 1804 by John Symington, under orders from Lieutenant-Governor Peter Hunter. Demolished in 1814 to make room for this Fort Mississauga, it's materials were incorporated into this tower.
1814
Construction began directly across the lake from Fort Niagara as a replacement for Fort George after the Americans had burnt it to the ground in December of 1813. The central tower was built on a foundation made from brick and stone salvaged from the ruble of Fort George and the surrounding town of Newark , the first Capital of Upper Canada .
1826
Fort Mississauga was no longer garrisoned and left abandoned.
1837
The fort was repaired and rearmed following the rebellion of 1837.
1854
In response to border disputes with the United States , Fort Mississauga was once again abandoned.
1866
The fort was manned for the last time during the tense
times of the American Civil War and the Fenian scare of 1866
1870
The fort was no longer considered of Military value. It was later used by the Canadian military for summer training camps begun, during both World Wars, and the Korean Conflict.
1877
A 9-hole golf course had been laid out on Mississauga Point.
2005
All that remains if Fort Mississauga is the tower and earthwork of the barracks, guardroom, and cells.
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Nothing as far as I know.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Steed on 7/25/2008 6:14 AM.
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on Jul 25 08 at 6:14, Steed validated this location
on Apr 13 08 at 12:21, MHInc updated the main picture
on Apr 13 08 at 12:21, MHInc added some pictures to a gallery
on Apr 13 08 at 12:20, MHInc created a new gallery
on Mar 31 08 at 20:05, MHInc made this location public
on Mar 31 08 at 18:34, MHInc updated the main picture
on Mar 31 08 at 18:34, MHInc added some pictures to a gallery
on Jan 16 08 at 0:49, Avatar-X changed the following: City, History
on Jan 15 08 at 20:14, Avatar-X reverted this location to a previous state
on Dec 21 07 at 5:26, Emperor Wang updated the main picture
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