Fort Mississauga in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. served for years as an imposing military presence against U.S. forces. As a national historic site, heritage conservationists are fighting a new and protracted battle today against the moisture that once threa
Built between 1814 and 1816, Fort Mississauga was constructed as a counterpoint to America’s Fort Niagara across the Niagara River, visible to the naked eye. The fort was constructed with a 25-foot central tower, barracks and guardroom protected by unique star-shaped earthworks.
Active through the American Civil War and the Fenian Raids, the fort ceased to serve a military purpose by 1870. A second $4.9-million federal program funded the ongoing stabilization of the shoreline, which had been compromised due to high lake levels. PARKS CANADA AGENCY – Contractors stabilized much of the fort’s brick wall, including brick replacements.
The first round of historic improvements concentrated on the tower, in part to ensure that no new moisture entered the building. Contractors stabilized much of the brick wall, including brick replacements and repointing and a new roof with a drip edge was also installed. The tower work was completed in November 2021 and the project received an award of excellence in conservation engineering from the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals.
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