Castle Clinton National Monument
Originally built to be a fort for the War of 1812 Castle Clinton has seen many changes over the years. After it was a fort it became an opera house from 1840-1855 and renamed Castle Garden. An immigration station operated here between 1855-1890. After Ellis Island opened in 1892 the building was transformed into the New York City Aquarium from 1896-1941. Got frustrated here again, as there were no pins. Did get a stamp. I had not been aware of the presence of this National Monument in the past- It is from here you can catch the boats to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Nice parklands surround the space, lots of shade to rest and people watch, as Tracy and I did.
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