I lived in Beechhurst from 1994 to 2003, and came back in 2017.. I can’t believe I never went to Fort Totten until yesterday.. wow!!! I’m blown away… I can’t believe the beauty and can’t believe the ruins.. I wasn’t able too see the tunnels etc.. just the walked the paths.. can’t wait to go back. Will the houses be restored?
@@bekindbetrue There's only one tunnel, which runs from the Mine Assembly Building to the Water Fort. I don't think much work is being done to restore many of the buildings. Much of the housing has been torn down, and others are being allowed to fall down. The General's Quarters seems to be getting work done by an architectural organization. Many of the office buildings are being used by the NYPD, NYFD and some non-profits.
10-15-22. I came to Fort Totten to video record Company K of the 67th NY Infantry reenact their annual Civil War encampment. I knew of the Battery but hadn't seen it , so with camcorder in hand it became my afternoon adventure. I wanted to learn more about it and searching CZcams I was led to this video. I found it entertaining as well as informative. Well done. As a CZcamsr I know the value of likes, so I added mine.
F no. I have lived right by the fort my whole life basically, should be preserved just the way it is. An absolute hidden treasure. Battery, fort and all.
My old playground. LIterally. My family lived there from 1968-1981. Today I run the Fort Totten website and Facebook page.
How cool
I lived in Beechhurst from 1994 to 2003, and came back in 2017.. I can’t believe I never went to Fort Totten until yesterday.. wow!!! I’m blown away… I can’t believe the beauty and can’t believe the ruins.. I wasn’t able too see the tunnels etc.. just the walked the paths.. can’t wait to go back. Will the houses be restored?
@@bekindbetrue There's only one tunnel, which runs from the Mine Assembly Building to the Water Fort. I don't think much work is being done to restore many of the buildings. Much of the housing has been torn down, and others are being allowed to fall down. The General's Quarters seems to be getting work done by an architectural organization. Many of the office buildings are being used by the NYPD, NYFD and some non-profits.
The video is appreciated. Very well done. Thank you for highlighting a hidden gem in our town.
I call this the Machu Picchu of queens
10-15-22. I came to Fort Totten to video record Company K of the 67th NY Infantry reenact their annual Civil War encampment. I knew of the Battery but hadn't seen it , so with camcorder in hand it became my afternoon adventure. I wanted to learn more about it and searching CZcams I was led to this video. I found it entertaining as well as informative. Well done. As a CZcamsr I know the value of likes, so I added mine.
Thank You!
Posting on Facebook!
Lots of good information!
I USE TO WORK THERE
I gotta go!
Thank you for the video!! So everything is open to the public to walk around?
I see a museum, entertainment venues and shops here.
F no. I have lived right by the fort my whole life basically, should be preserved just the way it is. An absolute hidden treasure. Battery, fort and all.
Any information on Fort Totten (other then basic info) about it during WW2? My Grandfather was there before going overseas
Wasn’t this property stolen from the Willis family?
The heirs to the Willets family were paid $200,000 for the land in 1857.
LOL no