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| Grand Portage National Monument :- On a hot sultry day in mid-July 1802, partners of the most successful fur trade company in North America, the North West Company, met in their majestic Great Hall at Grand Portage and voted to move their summer headquarters from the protected shores of Lake Superior’s Grand Portage Bay 50 miles north to the mouth of the Kaministquia River. Almost from the time the vigorous Anglo-Scot Nor’Westers had organized at Grand Portage in the mid 1780’s an emerging United States wanted them out. The July vote would mean that 18 buildings constructed from native squared spruce, pine and birch and over 2,000 cedar pickets surrounding them would be torn down, transported north in company schooners and used in constructing the new Fort William far from U.S. soil. ACCESSIBILITY Access from the parking lot to the reconstructed great hall and kitchen is possible via an identified access route and ramp. The bookstore, interpretive exhibits, hands-on displays, video programs and ranger conducted interpretive activities that are offered in these buildings are accessible. The canoe warehouse has an accessible ramp, but it is not connected to an identified accessible pathway. Interpretive exhibits, displays and programs presented inside are accessible. Restrooms are partially accessible but are not connected to an identified accessible pathway. Wheelchair users may require assitance to reach the restrooms and canoe warehouse. Park staff are available to assist visitors. FACTS Acreage Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 710 Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 710 Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 710 Visitation Budget |
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