Cape May's World War II Lookout Tower, also known as Fire Control Tower No. 23, was built in 1942. It was one of 15 towers that served as part of a harbor defense system known as Fort Miles.
Although NYC never was attacked during the Civil War, that doesn't mean it wasn't prepared. Four of these 13-inch seacoast mortars were stationed near Fort Hamilton, along with guns in Staten Island.
Lloyds of London moved into the most expensive building in London 298 years after being founded. Note the silver boxes on the side are actually loo pods supplied by a nuclear industry contractor.
