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San Juan’s historic fortifications span from 1521 through 1960, with features at this site dating from the 1760’s through the 1960’s, all built to defend San Juan and its precious harbor. The concrete blocks scattered on the lawn were left by the U.S. Army, which was here from 1898 through 1960. The grass-roofed building now housing park visitor facilities and offices was built in 1942 as a World War II command post. The other features here were built by Spain, mostly in the late 1700’s, reflecting the latter part of San Juan’s military history.
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