Coastal WW2 fortifications — Michael Schnee

The Northern California highlands were fortified with bunkers and gun emplacements for coastal defense during WW2. Nike missile sites were added during the cold war as a protection against Soviet bombers. The Golden Gate recreation areas were formed

The Northern California highlands were fortified with bunkers and gun emplacements for coastal defense during WW2. Nike missile sites were added during the cold war as a protection against Soviet bombers. The Golden Gate recreation areas were formed from this extensive military property.

Remnants of the Nike missile installations that were installed in the coastal hills around the Bay Area during the cold war.

Remnants of the Nike missile installations that were installed in the coastal hills around the Bay Area during the cold war.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Coastal bunker near Pacifica.

Coastal bunker near Pacifica.

Gun emplacements in Marin Highlands at the Golden Gate.

Gun emplacements in Marin Highlands at the Golden Gate.

Bunker in the Golden Gate fortifications.

Bunker in the Golden Gate fortifications.

Golden gate fortifications.

Golden gate fortifications.

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The Northern California highlands were fortified with bunkers and gun emplacements for coastal defense during WW2. Nike missile sites were added during the cold war as a protection against Soviet bombers. The Golden Gate recreation areas were formed

Remnants of the Nike missile installations that were installed in the coastal hills around the Bay Area during the cold war.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Nike missile sites on Sweeny Ridge, Pacifica.

Coastal bunker near Pacifica.

Gun emplacements in Marin Highlands at the Golden Gate.

Bunker in the Golden Gate fortifications.

Golden gate fortifications.