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P.J. Lloyd
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(Pt. 3) Because the aquarium brought attention to the fort, and with aquarium now gone, the fort of Castle Clinton is now a mere monument to be observed instead of a historical site to be interacted with by the people of NYC. The city lost, once again, a significant cultural landmark because of Robert Moses.
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P.J. Lloyd
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Moses wants the entirety of Castle Clinton demolished, announcing his plan in 1940. For 15 years, reformers delay the demolition from taking place, but Moses strips the fort of its roof and other foundations. Eventually, the reformers save the fort thru federal intervention; however, it is not a clear victory…
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Molly
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woahhhhhhhhhh im halfwayyyyy thereeeeee
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P.J. Lloyd
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(Pt. 1) Moses seeks revenge on the reformers that prevented his construction of the Battery Bridge by stripping Castle Clinton of its aquarium. Since Castle Clinton is a park property, Moses has all the power to have his revenge, and the once beloved aquarium is removed. However; Moses goes even further…
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