Historic Forts
Ft. Pitt, Pittsburgh, PA - June 5, 2008
Only one building still stands from the original Ft. Pitt, which is a block house that was used to guard the approach to the east, which is just outside the front door of the very nice museum that describes the history of the era.  All of this is right in downtown Pittsburgh at the three rivers area close to football and baseball stadiums along with a science museum.  To the east of Pittsburgh is the Bushy Run Battlefield, which is a must stop for the history buff, as located there is the battleground and museum where the American Indians were defeated trying to stop a relief column of British Soldiers from reaching Ft. Pitt, which was surrounded and under siege during Tecumseh's Rebellion.  The Indian defeat was the last resistance in the area and helped break the rebellion. 

One can see the gun ports that were carved into the horizontal black timbers.

1764. The blockhouse stands today because it was used for both commercial uses and a a private residence long after the fort had deteriorated and disappeared.

There was considerable construction going on in the Point Park where all of this is located, which when finished will enhance the area and make for first class destination.

Entrance to the Museum with one of the many downtown skyscrapers looming overhead.

Looking north.

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