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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
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The Monument is currently open by appointment only, until warmer weather arrives. We are prepare for major repairs after the 2009 summer season.
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Perry's Victory Monument’s Observation Deck Will Be Closed Most of 2007 Season (Archive)
“The observation deck atop the monument column at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial will be closed throughout most of the 2007 visitor season” announced Superintendent Andy Ferguson. Sunday, June 9, will be the last day that visitors will be assured the opportunity of taking the 1915 Otis elevator to the 317’ level and looking out across the waters of Lake Erie this summer. Ferguson was optimistic that, “We may still have some opportunities to open up the Monument to public access on some weekends, but only if we can do it with no risk to our visitors and without disruption to the restoration work being done.” more ...
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Perry's Victory Monument Column Reopened 2006 (Archive)
Superintendent Andy Ferguson announced today that the 352’column at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial will once again be open to the public. On Saturday, August 26, at 10 am the Perry's Victory Monument will reopen after being closed for 64 days. The public is invited to come experience the breath-taking view from the 317’ observation deck. On a clear day mainland Canada and Cleveland are often visible as are the surrounding islands and coastline of Lake Erie’s western basin. Of course, from atop the Monument, the location of Perry's historic War of 1812 naval victory over a superior British fleet is also very easily seen. more ...
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| NPS Photo | | Interview with Vertical Access who inspected Perry's Monument. |
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July 26, 2006 Perry's Victory Monument to Reopen Soon (Archive).
Good news! Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial's Superintendent Andy Ferguson announced today that as soon as safety conditions are met, he plans to reopen the Monument. more...
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| NPS Photo | | Vertical Access examining the fascia stones at the observation deck. |
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On July 25, 2006 engineers from Vertical Access examined each of the 52 fascia stones at the 300 foot observation deck level of the Monument.
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| NPS Photo | | Damage to plaza area. |
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7/24/06 Perry's Monument Column to be Inspected for Safety (Archive)
On the morning of Tuesday, July 25th staff at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial anticipate having engineers inspect the damaged and other fascia stones atop Perry's Monument column. Engineers from Vertical Access, in climbing harnesses, will be "over-the-side" physically examining each of the 52 fascia stones at the 300 foot observation deck level of the Monument. more ...
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A Monument to Perry, Closed 2006 (Archive)
On the evening of June 22nd 2006, a piece of granite facing stone weighing about 500 pounds fell onto the upper plaza of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. It fell from the southeast side of the observation deck at the 317 foot level shattering the plaza floor. The granite piece measured about three feet by four feet by eight inches. While the event was witnessed or “heard”, no one was injured. The monument was already closed for the day and the scene was secured for public safety. It will remain closed until further notice.
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Did You Know?
With the Amherstburg blockade by Oliver Hazard Perry, British commander Robert Barclay's supply line was cut. He needed food and equipment for his new flag ship the Detroit. By September 9, 1813 he was down to a day’s ration. So he removed the cannons from Fort Malden and placed them on the Detroit.
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Last Updated: January 06, 2009 at 15:58 EST |
