The monument commemorating a key victory for the United States in the War of 1812 has reopened on South Bass Island in Lake Erie
The observation deck and visiting center for the 352-foot-tall Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial closed last year while undergoing exterior repairs and improvements to the grounds as part of a 2.4 million dollar project. The Toledo Blade reports it reopened Saturday. The monument, operated by the National Park Service, its observation deck and visiting center are open daily through September. It commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie led by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, which is considered one of the most significant naval battles in the War of 1812 against Great Britain.
