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Fort Nassau

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Fort Nassau 1 Built (1614) on Castle Island, in the Hudson River, S of Albany, N.Y. The fort served as a trading post for the Dutch until 1617, when it was destroyed by flood and replaced (1624) by Fort Orange, built on the site of Albany. 2 Built (1623) by the Dutch on the eastern bank of the Delaware River near Gloucester City, N.J. The Dutch soon abandoned the fort, but after Swedish colonization in that area, the Dutch reoccupied it. Fear of Swedish competition in the fur trade caused Dutch Gov. Peter Stuyvesant to take over (1655) the Swedish forts on the Delaware basin. After the... Read more

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...18th century. Forts were built there to ward off attacks by encroaching Spaniards. During the American Civil War , it became a base for Confederate blockade runners. It is now a popular resort; its economy is based on tourism. Nassau Nassau Nassau Read more

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	WestJet Announces Additional Non-Stop Service From Toronto to Sun Destinations Airline offers additional weekly flights from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Nassau, Bahamas starting January 8, 2007 ; ...service from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Nassau, Bahamas starting...flights per week to Fort Lauderdale, ten flights...flights per week to Nassau, Bahamas. WestJet...destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Nassau. Visit westjetvacations... Read more
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	Who's holding the fort?: Campaign has kept Suozzi out of his office 4 out of every 5 days, prompting criticism he's not serving Nassau. ; Byline: Celeste Hadrick Aug. 16--Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi has been...outside events included meetings of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority and the Long...whole race is in service to the people of Nassau County, Suozzi said. But the tally of... Read more
	Sample colonial splendor in Old Nassau.(Travel) ; ...historic site of Old Fort Nassau, the hotel is inside...are minutes away from Fort Fincastle, 200 feet above...with incredible views of Nassau and the Paradise Island...Staircase; Pirates of Nassau Museum; Fort Charlotte; and shops... Read more
	Small Treasures discovered on Nassau/Paradise Island: five hotel gems as distinctive, intimate and hospitable as The Islands themselves. (Island Rhythms). ; HAVE YOUR CLIENTS discover Nassau/Paradise Island and enjoy a unique Treasures property...There are currently five of these properties located on Nassau/Paradise Island, the country's capital and economic and political center. Nassau/Paradise Island is actually two separate islands connected by bridge. ... Read more
	Nassau County, Fla., official joins northwestern Florida economic council. ; ...Fraser, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Knight Ridder/Tribune Business...his job as executive director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board, but...2004, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach. Distributed by Knight... Read more
	Nassau: It's worth another look. (Originated from Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) ; ...city's streets never felt suffocatingly crowded. Downtown Nassau conveniently abuts the cruise docks. It's a walker's city...venture much beyond the downtown to enjoy and appreciate Nassau. Bay Street, the main thoroughfare, bustles with diversions...emancipation. (A donation is suggested as admission.) While ... Read more
	WALK THE QUEEN'S STAIRCASE AND DINE 007-STYLE IN NASSAU.(Stars)(Column) ; ...cruise to the Bahamas. We will be spending a whole day in Nassau. What would you suggest as the don't miss it spots? Any...Oswego. Dear K.S.C.: You should be able to see most of what Nassau has to offer on your own. However, when the cruise ships...crowded near the wharf. Avoid the crowd by taking a cab to ... Read more
	Nassau Blanks Du Page, Star Gray ; NASSAU 19 DU PAGE 0 Maybe the 19th Annual McKinnon Travel Midwest...lot of Cubs fans after the Chaparrals (8-3) lost 19-0 to Nassau Community College (10-1) Thursday at North Central College...third quarter when he suffered an ankle injury in a pileup. Nassau was ranked fifth by the National Junior College ... Read more
	Investment group plans Las Vegas-style resort in Nassau, Bahamas. ; ...with the Bahamas government, Atlantis and the Wyndham Nassau are the only two hotels in Nassau allowed to offer gambling. Baha Mar also said it was negotiating...requests for comment. Phil Ruffin, owner of the Wyndham Nassau and Nassau Beach Hotel, called Baha Mar's announcement premature...the ... Read more

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