Breezy Point Fire Control Tower
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World / United States / New Jersey
Second World War 1939-1945, United States Army
Contained the secondary base end stations for Batteries Kessler and Fergusson at Fort Tilden. It was designed to look like a lighthouse in order to fool any potential enemies in the area. It is a mascot and landmark for Breezy Point.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_control_tower
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Coordinates: 40°33'40"N 73°55'34"W
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