Nike Base

From: william f cox (grntrks@juno.com)
Date: Tue Sep 23 2003 - 13:07:39 PDT


Holy Moses!!!
Had no idea the traffic my post would generate! I'm sorry but I haven't
been able to keep up with the incomming emails, so I'm going to post to
the list.

Former Nike-Hercules launch site. Aprox. 16 acres. Original buildings
intacted, but need refurbishing.
Buildings as follows: Crew quarters ( made into small house for former
caretaker)
                                Concrete structure ( I was told it was a
fall-out shelter and therefore may contain lead
                                                in concrete floor, roof,
and walls )
                                Pumphouse ( site has well and a very
large pressure tank plus a large oudoor water
                    storage tank)
                                Warhead assembly and missle test building
-- has overhead door on each end ( need
              replacment ) and a multi-stall latrine and tool room
                                Power plant present electric service
located here - all generating equipment removed -
                       transfer switch still present. Existing electric
is 416 3 phase. Each building
    has it's own step-down transformer for 240/120 VAC.
                                Missle fueling building - surrounded by
15' earthen revettment
                                K-9 kennel
                                2 ea Sentry posts at gates.
                                Underground missle storeage magazines, 3
ea, with platform elevator ( elevators are
                 90-95% complete) but, need refurb. Have not operated
for several years.
                                                ventilation blowers are
present, but need lube and drivebelts no
                                A/C installed. control room, and
toolroom ( stipped to walls) All blast
                      doors present
Property has chain-link fence w barb-wire tops along perimeter. Double
chain-link surrounding magazine/launch pad

Disclaimer: I have no vested interest in this site. I just keep the
power on and the sump pumps running.

I believe asking $500,00 USD.
Serious inquiries contact me off-list with phone number. I will contact
owners and they will call you direct.

I am currantly trying to download a sat. photo of site. If I can get it
to work I'll post a URL link.

Sorry for length of post. It may be a stretch, but is a missle elevator
an MV? he he!
                        
Frank Cox (grntrks@juno.com)
Vietnam 1966
'45 GMC 353 DUKW
'66 M35A2 w/w
'68 M105A1



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