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Fort Wood

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Liberty Island, New York

⛴️Ferry from Battery Park or Liberty State Park
🖼️Gallery inside shows statue's construction history

The star-shaped granite fort that once defended New York Harbor during the War of 1812 now forms the foundation for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal—a military relic transformed into a symbol of hope.

Star-shaped fort
War of 1812 history
Granite walls
Harbor defense
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