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World War II Lookout Tower is one of History.

1. World War II Lookout Tower

8.5
PO Box 340, Cape May, NJ
History Museum · 4 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Cape May's World War II Lookout Tower, also known as Fire Control Tower No. 23, was built in 1942. It was one of 15 towers that served as part of a harbor defense system known as Fort Miles.

13-inch Seacoast Mortar Historical Marker is one of History.

2. 13-inch Seacoast Mortar Historical Marker

7.7
Sterling Drive, Brooklyn, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Fort Hamilton · 1 tip

HISTORYHISTORY: Although NYC never was attacked during the Civil War, that doesn't mean it wasn't prepared. Four of these 13-inch seacoast mortars were stationed near Fort Hamilton, along with guns in Staten Island.

Lloyd's of London is one of History.

3. Lloyd's of London

1 Lime St, London, Greater London
Office Building · City of London · 24 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Lloyds of London moved into the most expensive building in London 298 years after being founded. Note the silver boxes on the side are actually loo pods supplied by a nuclear industry contractor.