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Nike Missile Site
The Country's Only Fully Restored Nike Missile Site
Historical Place
in
Golden Gate NRA
near
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
,
CA
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SF-88 is a former Nike Missile launch site at Fort Barry, in the Marin Headlands to the north of San Francisco, California, United States. Opened in 1954, the site was intended to protect the population and military installations of the San Francisco Bay Area during the Cold War, specifically from attack by Soviet bomber aircraft. The site was originally armed with Nike Ajax missiles, and modifications were made to the site in 1958 to allow it to also be armed with Nike Hercules missiles. In 1974, SF-88 was closed but was not demolished. It is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is open to visitors. Normal visiting days are Saturdays 12:30 - 3:30 PM. A special tour with Nike veterans occurs on the first Saturday of each month. Restoration work to the site is done on…
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During the tense years of the Cold War, from 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated close to 300 Nike missile sites in the United States. These sites were designed as the last line of defense against Soviet bombers. Today, a dedicated group of volunteers works in partnership with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on the continuous task of restoration at site SF-88L, the only fully restored Nike missile site in the country. This museum is an enduring reminder of the Cold War and allows visitors to reflect upon the realities of the Cold War and their influence on today’s society.
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Hours:
Saturdays 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Tours:
12:45 and 1:45 PM
Nike Veterans Open House:
1st Saturday of every month. Learn more about these sites and the historical context from veterans who served at Nike Missile sites. Contact the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at (415) 331-1540 to confirm schedule.
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