Late in the 19th century authorities became concerned that Albany’s identity as a flourishing, strategic port left the town vulnerable to an attack from enemy forces. This potential threat to Australia's security prompted the building of Princess Royal Fortress which opened in 1893. A faithful restoration, based on the original 1893 complex, but incorporating later additions, began in 1987 and continued slowly for many years. The fortress now boasts several collections: Albany Barracks and the Princess Royal Battery Military Heritage Centre - Australian War Memorial Gallery Padre White National Memorial HMAS Perth Interpretive Centre First Dawn Service Display Australian Light Horse Museum The Albany Heritage Park is also home to the National Anzac Centre which will open at the end of October 2014.