When Was Battery Park Built. This memorial honors the 4601 missing American servicemen who lost their lives in the Atlantic Ocean while engaged in combat. Unfortunately none of the structures or fortifications from that period remain but the walls of Fort Clinton a sandstone fort built in anticipation of the War of 1812 are still standing.
Large caliber guns were placed along the park during. 73rd Street and W. The Battery is maintained and programmed by TBC.
It is not a big park but it makes up for that with nice views of the Delaware River and historic homes.
Laid out in a U shaped design the 100 million development overlooks Edgewater Park and is surrounded by what has sometimes been dubbed the West Sides Little Italy The upscale residential enclave was built on the site of the Eveready Battery Cos old. Large caliber guns were placed along the park during. The battery was the site of one of the earlier conflicts between British and revolutionary forces who understood its importance in defending the island. The Battery is maintained and programmed by TBC.
