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Some buildings remain in fair shape. |
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Fort Dade was larger than Fort De Soto, and had better living conditions.
It was started when the Spanish-American War was threatening, but, ironically, it
wasn't activated until just after the war ended.
It was basically a small town, with 300 residents, and boasted even
a hospital and a jail.
They had indoor plumbing, a sewer system, and paved streets. They
even had a bowling alley, tennis courts and a movie theater.
The fort was deactivated in 1923.
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This is the remains of the fort's bake ovens. |
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Brick road is in remarkably good condition. |
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Today you can follow the red brick streets
and get an impression of life in this town, in the
years after the Spanish American war.
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This guardhouse is being restored for use as a museum and
education center. |
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Mines were assembled here. |
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Mines from the assembly building were moved onto this dock and loaded
on ships for transport. |
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