There's an Abandoned Futuristic Fort in Portland, Maine
Hidden among the foliage and forests of Peaks Island in Portland, Maine, are abandoned fortifications from World War II. During the war, authorities thought the fighting might reach American soil, so naval forts were set up around Peaks Island to defend the coast. In the video above, staff writer Jessica Hester explores Battery Steele, the main facility that is now home to graffiti and local art fairs.
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