Civil War Magazine

Civil War Magazine (HM19CK)

Location: Baltimore, MD 21230
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 15.862', W 76° 34.964'

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Larger cannon — and more cannon — came to Fort McHenry during the Civil War period. To provide safe storage for the additional gunpowder and ammunition, the Army built this magazine in 1864.

From the inside it doesn't look especially strong, but architectural plans reveal thick layers of brick and concrete that could have withstood the impact of any artillery fire. Its entrance passage and ventilation shafts were angled to prevent enemy projectiles from reaching the powder within. To prevent sparks that could set off an explosion, all nailheads on the interior woodwork were meticulously recessed and covered.

During World War I, the Army converted the magazine into a rifle range. Structurally, however, the magazine has changed very little.
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HM NumberHM19CK
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Placed ByNational Park Service
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Date Added Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at 12:15pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 363456 N 4347308
Decimal Degrees39.26436667, -76.58273333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 15.862', W 76° 34.964'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 15' 51.72" N, 76° 34' 57.84" W
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Area Code(s)410, 301
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3 Constellation Plaza, Baltimore MD 21230, US
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