Construction of the tower began in 1813 on a rocky cliff during the War of 1812 to guard the land approaches to the city against an American overland invasion; however, the tower was not completed until 1815, after the war had ended.
Construction of the tower began in 1813 on a rocky cliff during the War of 1812. This was to guard the land approaches to the city against an American overland invasion. The tower was not completed until 1815. This was however. The war had ended.