Another somewhat unusual feature of Fort De Soto is that the original metal stairs leading the top of the battery are still present.

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A view down into a mortar pit, from the top of the battery. The palm tree in the center is one of many that has grown up around the battery since its deactivation by the army.

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Strangler fig trees are also presenting a problem to the preservation of the battery, such as this large specimen which is growing on and over one of the data booths.

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