Newport NIKE Missile Battery D-57/58, Integrated Fire Control Area, Newport Road, Carleton, Monroe County, MI
Summary
Significance: The Newport NIKE Missile Battery D-57/58 Integrated Fire Control Area contributes to the significance of the NIKE Missile Battery. It was in this area that the radar systems used to identify and track targets, and direct the flight of NIKE Missile systems were located. The radar systems of the NIKE Missile batteries were important components of the total NIKE system. The Integrated Fire Control Area of NIKE Missile Battery D-57/58 is an intact, physical manifestation of American military history and had an important role in the development of American civil air defense.
Survey number: HAER MI-80-1
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Location
Carleton Mobile Home Park, 42.00735, -83.35861
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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