Mount Gleason Nike Missile Site, Angeles National Forest, South of Soledad Canyon, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, CA
Summary
Significance: The Mt. Gleason facility is significant for several reasons. It was the first Nike unit planned and constructed in the Angeles National Forest, and it operated for the longest period of time amongst the Angeles National Forest System (1955 to 1974). As the first unit under Nike construction, it set the precedent for future Forest Service action involving all Nike units. The barracks, administrative area, and underground storage units are all in excellent condition. Mt. Gleason is the highest Nike installation in the United States.
Survey number: HAER CA-57
Building/structure dates: 1955- 1957 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1959- 1960 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1974 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1981 Subsequent Work
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