Fort Dade - Revision history

J. Malcolm: Completed the page.

2022-11-23T16:57:55Z

Completed the page.

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J. Malcolm at 16:55, 23 November 2022

2022-11-23T16:55:44Z

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	File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row		File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row
	File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row. Best street at the fort.		File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row. Best street at the fort.
	File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg\|Egmont ~~key~~ Lighthouse 1858		File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg\|Egmont Key Lighthouse 1858
	File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg\|Well?		File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg\|Well?
	File:Fort Dade FCS Pillars.jpg\|FCS Remains		File:Fort Dade FCS Pillars.jpg\|FCS Remains

J. Malcolm at 16:54, 23 November 2022

2022-11-23T16:54:45Z

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 </gallery></center>
-== Battery McIntosh ==
+== Battery Mclntosh ==
 Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<center><gallery widths="120" heights="120" perrow="6" caption="Battery McIntosh">
 File:Battery Mclntosh Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg|Battery McIntosh Plan
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 == Battery Burchsted ==
-Construction began in 1898 on this 6 inch pedestal battery and had two guns (A 3 inch masking parapet gun was also located on the battery). The battery is located on the southern side of the island and was deactivated in 1920. The battery today is in the surf and is a popular scuba diving area. The 6 inch guns are on display at Fort De Soto nearby.
+Construction began in 1898 on this 6 inch pedestal battery and had two guns (A 3 inch masking parapet gun was also located on the battery). The battery is located on the southern side of the island and was deactivated in 1920. The battery today is in the surf and is a popular scuba diving area. The 6 inch guns are on display at Fort De Soto nearby.<center><gallery widths="150" heights="150" caption="Battery Burchsted">
 == Battery Mellon ==
-Built in 1904 and accepted for service the same year, this battery was a two story battery with three masking parapet guns. The battery had a powerplant, a CRF station,  a BC Station and a "MM" Station. The battery was deactivated in 1920 and the only structure that remains aside from the battery is the concrete powerplant. The "MM" station instrument mounts remain. Some sort of tower was built on the battery probably during WW2. Its remains can be seen on the second emplacement.  The battery is open to the public on the island and is really close to the beach due to erosion.
+Built in 1904 and accepted for service the same year, this battery was a two story battery with three masking parapet guns. The battery had a powerplant, a CRF station,  a BC Station and a "MM" Station. The battery was deactivated in 1920 and the only structure that remains aside from the battery is the concrete powerplant. The "MM" station instrument mounts remain. Some sort of tower was built on the battery probably during WW2. Its remains can be seen on the second emplacement.  The battery is open to the public on the island and is really close to the beach due to erosion.<center><gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="5" caption="Battery Mellon">
 == Battery Page ==
-Built in 1903 and deactivated in 1920 this 3 inch battery of two barbette guns was located on the south side of the island with Battery Burchsted. The battery is broken up on the beach and off limits to the public as it is on the refuge part of the island.
+Built in 1903 and deactivated in 1920 this 3 inch battery of two barbette guns was located on the south side of the island with Battery Burchsted. The battery is broken up on the beach and off limits to the public as it is on the refuge part of the island.<center><gallery widths="150" heights="150" caption="Battery Page">

J. Malcolm at 16:43, 23 November 2022

2022-11-23T16:43:00Z

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	[[Category:Side Trips]]		[[Category:Side Trips]]
	Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. A lighthouse built in 1858 still stand on the island. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf along with the remains of the 1919 powerplant. The guardhouse is the only remaining and restored post building.<gallery>		Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. A lighthouse built in 1858 still stand on the island. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf along with the remains of the 1919 powerplant. The guardhouse is the only remaining and restored post building.<center><gallery>
	File:Admin Building Ft. Dade.jpg\|Admin Building Location		File:Admin Building Ft. Dade.jpg\|Admin Building Location
	File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row		File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row
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	File:Fire Station Foundation Ft. Dade.jpg\|Fire Station		File:Fire Station Foundation Ft. Dade.jpg\|Fire Station
	File:Mining Wharf Ft Dade.jpg\|Mining Wharf		File:Mining Wharf Ft Dade.jpg\|Mining Wharf
	</gallery>		</gallery></center>

	== Battery McIntosh ==		== Battery McIntosh ==
	Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<gallery widths="120" heights="120" perrow="6" caption="Battery McIntosh">		Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<center><gallery widths="120" heights="120" perrow="6" caption="Battery McIntosh">
	File:Battery Mclntosh Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Plan		File:Battery Mclntosh Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Plan
	File:Battery McIntosh Approach.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Approach		File:Battery McIntosh Approach.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Approach
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	File:Emplacement One Storeroom Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Storeroom		File:Emplacement One Storeroom Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Storeroom
	File:Emplacement One Exterior Stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Exterior Stairs		File:Emplacement One Exterior Stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Exterior Stairs
	</gallery>		</gallery></center>

	== Battery Howard ==		== Battery Howard ==

J. Malcolm at 16:42, 23 November 2022

2022-11-23T16:42:12Z

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	== Battery McIntosh ==		== Battery McIntosh ==
	Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<gallery>		Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<gallery widths="120" heights="120" perrow="6" caption="Battery McIntosh">
	File:Battery Mclntosh Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Plan		File:Battery Mclntosh Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Plan
	File:Battery McIntosh Approach.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Approach		File:Battery McIntosh Approach.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Approach
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	File:Emp 1 Stairs McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Interior Stairs		File:Emp 1 Stairs McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Interior Stairs
	File:Looking Down Emp 1 stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Looking Down		File:Looking Down Emp 1 stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Looking Down
	File:Emplacement 1 top Shell Hoist Btty Mclntosh Ft, Dade.jpg\|Shell ~~unloading~~ Area		File:Emplacement 1 top Shell Hoist Btty Mclntosh Ft, Dade.jpg\|Shell Unloading Area
	File:Emp 1 Btty Mclntosh Fort Dade.jpg\|Emplacement		File:Emp 1 Btty Mclntosh Fort Dade.jpg\|Emplacement
	File:Emp1 Crows Nest Btty Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Crows Nest		File:Emp1 Crows Nest Btty Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Crows Nest
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	== Battery Howard ==		== Battery Howard ==
	Construction began on this 6 inch disappearing gun battery in 1903 and was accepted for service in 1906. It is a single story battery with guns on either side of the magazines. The was deactivated in 1917 and today is getting dangerously close the the surf. The gun emplacements are almost entirely broken up and are closed off while the magazine structure seems intact. The battery has no guns and is mostly open to the public.		Construction began on this 6 inch disappearing gun battery in 1903 and was accepted for service in 1906. It is a single story battery with guns on either side of the magazines. The was deactivated in 1917 and today is getting dangerously close the the surf. The gun emplacements are almost entirely broken up and are closed off while the magazine structure seems intact. The battery has no guns and is mostly open to the public.<center><gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="4" caption="Battery Howard">
			File:Battery Howard Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery Howard Plan
			File:Battery Howard Fort Dade.jpg\|Battery Howard Approach
			File:Howard Fort Dade.jpg\|Battery Howard
			File:Emp 2 Btty. Howard Ft. Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two Remains
			File:Btty Howard Lavatory Remains Ft. Dade.jpg\|Lavatories in Emplacement Two
			File:Emp 2 Magazine Entrance Howard Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two Magazine Entrance
			File:Battery Howard Office Entrance Ft. Dade.jpg
			File:Battery Howard Interior Ft. Dade.jpg\|Office
			File:Doorway remains Howard Fort Dade.jpg\|Power Room Doorway
			File:Magazine Entrance Emp 1 Howard Ft. Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two Magazine Entrance
			File:Emp 1 Btty. Howard Ft. Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two
			File:Btty. Howard Accumulator Room Ft. Dade.jpg\|Accumulator Room
			</gallery></center>

	== Battery Burchsted ==		== Battery Burchsted ==

J. Malcolm at 16:34, 23 November 2022

2022-11-23T16:34:47Z

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	File:Shell Hoist Position Emp 1 Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Shell Hoist Gallery		File:Shell Hoist Position Emp 1 Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Shell Hoist Gallery
	File:Emplacement One Shell Hoist Well McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Shell Hoist Well		File:Emplacement One Shell Hoist Well McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Shell Hoist Well
	File:Storage Battery in Emp 1.jpg\|Battery ~~Storeroom~~		File:Storage Battery in Emp 1.jpg\|Storage Battery
	File:Emplacement One Shot Gallery Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Emplacement One Shot Gallery Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Shot gallery
	File:Emp 1 Stairs McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Emp 1 Stairs McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Interior Stairs
	File:Looking Down Emp 1 stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Looking Down Emp 1 stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Looking Down
	File:Emplacement 1 top Shell Hoist Btty Mclntosh Ft, Dade.jpg		File:Emplacement 1 top Shell Hoist Btty Mclntosh Ft, Dade.jpg\|Shell unloading Area
	File:Emp 1 Btty Mclntosh Fort Dade.jpg		File:Emp 1 Btty Mclntosh Fort Dade.jpg\|Emplacement
	File:Emp1 Crows Nest Btty Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Emp1 Crows Nest Btty Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Crows Nest
	File:Emplacement One Storeroom Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Emplacement One Storeroom Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Storeroom
	File:Emplacement One Exterior Stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Emplacement One Exterior Stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Exterior Stairs
	</gallery>		</gallery>

J. Malcolm: /* Battery McIntosh */

2022-11-23T16:33:02Z

Battery McIntosh

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 == Battery McIntosh ==
-Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.
+Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<gallery>
 == Battery Howard ==

J. Malcolm at 15:58, 23 November 2022

2022-11-23T15:58:30Z

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	[[Category:Side Trips]]		[[Category:Side Trips]]
	Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. A lighthouse built in 1858 still stand on the island. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf along with the remains of the 1919 powerplant. The guardhouse is the only remaining and restored post building.<gallery>		Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. A lighthouse built in 1858 still stand on the island. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf along with the remains of the 1919 powerplant. The guardhouse is the only remaining and restored post building.<gallery>
	File:Admin Building Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Admin Building Ft. Dade.jpg\|Admin Building Location
	File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg		File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row
	File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg		File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row. Best street at the fort.
	File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg		File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg\|Egmont key Lighthouse 1858
	File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg		File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg\|Well?
			File:Fort Dade FCS Pillars.jpg\|FCS Remains
			File:Fort Dade FCS.jpg\|FCS Egmont Key Alliance
			File:Post Building Site Ft. Dade.jpg\|Coal Shed Location
			File:Fort Dade Magazine?.jpg\|Magazine?
			File:Fort Dade Powerplant Remains.jpg\|Power Plant
			File:Commanders House Site Ft. Dade.jpg\|Commanders Quarters location
			File:Fort Dade Road remains.jpg\|Old road
			File:Post Building Foundation ft Dade.jpg\|Bakery Foundation
			File:House Remains Ft. Dade.jpg\|Building Remains
			File:Concrete Warehouse Fort Dade.jpg\|Concrete Warehouse
			File:Mine Tramway Ft. Dade.jpg\|Mine Tramway
			File:Mine Casement Fort Dade.jpg\|Mine Casement
			File:Fire Station Foundation Ft. Dade.jpg\|Fire Station
			File:Mining Wharf Ft Dade.jpg\|Mining Wharf
	</gallery>		</gallery>

J. Malcolm at 15:51, 23 November 2022

2022-11-23T15:51:36Z

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	[[Category:Side Trips]]		[[Category:Side Trips]]
	Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf.		Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. A lighthouse built in 1858 still stand on the island. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf along with the remains of the 1919 powerplant. The guardhouse is the only remaining and restored post building.<gallery>
			File:Admin Building Ft. Dade.jpg
			File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg
			File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg
			File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg
			File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg
			</gallery>

			== Battery McIntosh ==
			Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.

			== Battery Howard ==
			Construction began on this 6 inch disappearing gun battery in 1903 and was accepted for service in 1906. It is a single story battery with guns on either side of the magazines. The was deactivated in 1917 and today is getting dangerously close the the surf. The gun emplacements are almost entirely broken up and are closed off while the magazine structure seems intact. The battery has no guns and is mostly open to the public.

			== Battery Burchsted ==
			Construction began in 1898 on this 6 inch pedestal battery and had two guns (A 3 inch masking parapet gun was also located on the battery). The battery is located on the southern side of the island and was deactivated in 1920. The battery today is in the surf and is a popular scuba diving area. The 6 inch guns are on display at Fort De Soto nearby.

			== Battery Mellon ==
			Built in 1904 and accepted for service the same year, this battery was a two story battery with three masking parapet guns. The battery had a powerplant, a CRF station, a BC Station and a "MM" Station. The battery was deactivated in 1920 and the only structure that remains aside from the battery is the concrete powerplant. The "MM" station instrument mounts remain. Some sort of tower was built on the battery probably during WW2. Its remains can be seen on the second emplacement. The battery is open to the public on the island and is really close to the beach due to erosion.

			== Battery Page ==
			Built in 1903 and deactivated in 1920 this 3 inch battery of two barbette guns was located on the south side of the island with Battery Burchsted. The battery is broken up on the beach and off limits to the public as it is on the refuge part of the island.

J. Malcolm at 16:45, 22 November 2022

2022-11-22T16:45:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:45, 22 November 2022
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	[[Category:Side Trips]]		[[Category:Side Trips]]
	Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. The island became a refuge in 1974.		Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf.

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	File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row		File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row
	File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row. Best street at the fort.		File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row. Best street at the fort.
	File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg\|Egmont ~~key~~ Lighthouse 1858		File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg\|Egmont Key Lighthouse 1858
	File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg\|Well?		File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg\|Well?
	File:Fort Dade FCS Pillars.jpg\|FCS Remains		File:Fort Dade FCS Pillars.jpg\|FCS Remains

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	== Battery McIntosh ==		== Battery McIntosh ==
	Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<gallery>		Construction began on this 8 inch disappearing gun battery in 1898 and was accepted for service in 1900. It is a two story battery with two disappearing rifles. The battery was used until 1923 when the fort was deactivated. Today the battery has no guns or shell hoists and is open to the public on the island.<gallery widths="120" heights="120" perrow="6" caption="Battery McIntosh">
	File:Battery Mclntosh Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Plan		File:Battery Mclntosh Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Plan
	File:Battery McIntosh Approach.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Approach		File:Battery McIntosh Approach.jpg\|Battery McIntosh Approach
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	File:Emp 1 Stairs McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Interior Stairs		File:Emp 1 Stairs McIntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Interior Stairs
	File:Looking Down Emp 1 stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Looking Down		File:Looking Down Emp 1 stairs Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Looking Down
	File:Emplacement 1 top Shell Hoist Btty Mclntosh Ft, Dade.jpg\|Shell ~~unloading~~ Area		File:Emplacement 1 top Shell Hoist Btty Mclntosh Ft, Dade.jpg\|Shell Unloading Area
	File:Emp 1 Btty Mclntosh Fort Dade.jpg\|Emplacement		File:Emp 1 Btty Mclntosh Fort Dade.jpg\|Emplacement
	File:Emp1 Crows Nest Btty Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Crows Nest		File:Emp1 Crows Nest Btty Mclntosh Ft. Dade.jpg\|Crows Nest
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	== Battery Howard ==		== Battery Howard ==
	Construction began on this 6 inch disappearing gun battery in 1903 and was accepted for service in 1906. It is a single story battery with guns on either side of the magazines. The was deactivated in 1917 and today is getting dangerously close the the surf. The gun emplacements are almost entirely broken up and are closed off while the magazine structure seems intact. The battery has no guns and is mostly open to the public.		Construction began on this 6 inch disappearing gun battery in 1903 and was accepted for service in 1906. It is a single story battery with guns on either side of the magazines. The was deactivated in 1917 and today is getting dangerously close the the surf. The gun emplacements are almost entirely broken up and are closed off while the magazine structure seems intact. The battery has no guns and is mostly open to the public.<center><gallery widths="150" heights="150" perrow="4" caption="Battery Howard">
			File:Battery Howard Fort Dade FortWiki.jpg\|Battery Howard Plan
			File:Battery Howard Fort Dade.jpg\|Battery Howard Approach
			File:Howard Fort Dade.jpg\|Battery Howard
			File:Emp 2 Btty. Howard Ft. Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two Remains
			File:Btty Howard Lavatory Remains Ft. Dade.jpg\|Lavatories in Emplacement Two
			File:Emp 2 Magazine Entrance Howard Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two Magazine Entrance
			File:Battery Howard Office Entrance Ft. Dade.jpg
			File:Battery Howard Interior Ft. Dade.jpg\|Office
			File:Doorway remains Howard Fort Dade.jpg\|Power Room Doorway
			File:Magazine Entrance Emp 1 Howard Ft. Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two Magazine Entrance
			File:Emp 1 Btty. Howard Ft. Dade.jpg\|Emplacement Two
			File:Btty. Howard Accumulator Room Ft. Dade.jpg\|Accumulator Room
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	== Battery Burchsted ==		== Battery Burchsted ==

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	Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. A lighthouse built in 1858 still stand on the island. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf along with the remains of the 1919 powerplant. The guardhouse is the only remaining and restored post building.<gallery>		Established in 1899 on Egmont Key in St. Petersburg Florida. Fort Dade was an Endicott coastal fortification for the defense of Tampa Bay. Over 75 buildings were located on the island and five gun batteries were built. Battery McIntosh, Battery Howard, Battery Burchsted, Battery Page and Battery Mellon. A large fire control tower was located on the island built in 1908 along with two mine casements and mine wharf. The fort was severely damaged in a 1921 hurricane and damages were to expensive so the fort was closed in 1923. Battery McIntosh remained in caretaker status at this time. In 1925 the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into illegal immigrants finding shelter in the forts abandon buildings. Because of this the FBI lit a fire ablaze on the island which destroyed all post buildings aside from a few made of cement and brick. The fire burned for days until it went out. The coast guard used the fort in the 1930s and the fort was used for observation during WW2. A lighthouse built in 1858 still stand on the island. The island became a refuge in 1974. Over the years erosion has eaten away at the island putting Battery Burchsted and Page in the surf along with the remains of the 1919 powerplant. The guardhouse is the only remaining and restored post building.<gallery>
	File:Admin Building Ft. Dade.jpg		File:Admin Building Ft. Dade.jpg\|Admin Building Location
	File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg		File:NCO Road Sign Ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row
	File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg		File:NCO Street ft. Dade.jpg\|NCO Row. Best street at the fort.
	File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg		File:Fort Dade Lighthouse.jpg\|Egmont key Lighthouse 1858
	File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg		File:Well? Fort Dade.jpg\|Well?
			File:Fort Dade FCS Pillars.jpg\|FCS Remains
			File:Fort Dade FCS.jpg\|FCS Egmont Key Alliance
			File:Post Building Site Ft. Dade.jpg\|Coal Shed Location
			File:Fort Dade Magazine?.jpg\|Magazine?
			File:Fort Dade Powerplant Remains.jpg\|Power Plant
			File:Commanders House Site Ft. Dade.jpg\|Commanders Quarters location
			File:Fort Dade Road remains.jpg\|Old road
			File:Post Building Foundation ft Dade.jpg\|Bakery Foundation
			File:House Remains Ft. Dade.jpg\|Building Remains
			File:Concrete Warehouse Fort Dade.jpg\|Concrete Warehouse
			File:Mine Tramway Ft. Dade.jpg\|Mine Tramway
			File:Mine Casement Fort Dade.jpg\|Mine Casement
			File:Fire Station Foundation Ft. Dade.jpg\|Fire Station
			File:Mining Wharf Ft Dade.jpg\|Mining Wharf
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