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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial commemorating Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's September 10, 1813 naval victory over British ships in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. Construction of the monument began in 1912 and it opened to the public on June 13, 1915. It is 352 ft (107 m) tall and made up of 78 layers of pink granite, topped with an eleven short ton (10 metric ton) bronze urn. The remains of six naval officers, three British and three Americans, were interred beneath the floor of the monument's rotunda. Small fee ($3) to take elevator to observation deck, which has views of the surrounding islands and southern Canada. The monument will close August 1, 2009 so that $7.6 million of economic stimulus funds can be spent on it for much-needed repairs. It will reopen spring of 2010.
Crystal Cave the world's record,largest geode in the world. Located under Heineman Winery. Tour of winery included in $5.00 fee to tour. Crystals in lengths of up to 18 inches inside of this geode that you and others can stand up in.
Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, 979 Catawba Avenue, ☎ 419-285-2283, . 20-30 minute tours of the island's largest cave, a War of 1812 themed putt putt course, a 4000 square foot butterfly house with over 500 different types of exotic butterflies, giant human maze, gemstone mining, antique car museum, rock climbing wall, and two gift shops. �
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