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Oh, Cool – A Gate House From 1828

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It always boggles my mind how many things I have overlooked in this city. I think I’ve walked past this gatehouse hundreds of times located at 15th and Constitution (another is located at 17th and Constitution). It has a neat history:

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A few more photos after the jump (including pretty cool high water flood markings)

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Highwater marks are on the bottom left hand side of photo. Close ups below:

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