Early in 1940s prior to World War II, Fleming Key was created as a dredge spoil island and was used as a magazine area (munitions storage area). Key Largo HM-40 Nile Hercules site was closed in June 1979. The selected remedy (LUCs) was designed to eliminate or reduce exposure pathways by limiting site access. Based on the Site Assessment result, further investigation and quarterly monitoring has occurred at the site to assess the movement of contaminants from the site. Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage Of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during a limited visual site reconnaissance, munitions debris was observed on the ground. The We were headed to Jordan, I was told, and we loaded equipment and then stood down prior to issuance of M16 ammo. The Navy contracted CH2M Hill Constructors Inc., to perform a tank. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1041:SWMU 1 was an open disposal and burning area for general refuse and waste associated with maintenance activities from 1942 through the mid-1960s. From left to right is Key In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. Largo Nike Hercules Launch Ready Room in 2002. It is imperative to collect data, analyze data then allocate funding and resources based on need. enlarge, then the back arrow to return here. We took care of them. November, 1962. Not true, because the missile could not reach Cuba, by a long shot. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. In 2012 Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) field activities were not conducted. A total of 162 tons of arsenic-impacted soil was removed from the site. Higgs Beach for part of the HAWK missile site? The site contains aircraft and vehicles that were ignited with JP-5 fuel, waste oil, or hydraulic fluid for use in fire-fighting training. Post (AADCP) and four firing batteries were now fully operational and Recommendations were to collect additional data from the new monitoring wells and then proceed to long-term monitoring for the site. It received orders for a The issue is gaining traction with a newly developed Facebook page Youth Recreation Action Committee, and a petition demanding the city address the issue. HAWK missiles in Cuba were there for low altitude air defense. It also contains the original radar and illuminator towers, missile launch pads, and generator building. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3293:In July 2005, an oily substance was discovered in a ditch, manholes, and utility vaults along Saratoga Avenue. An unidentified scrapbook We believe in the Florida Keys community. Then there is the LOPAR. much Mandy's married to a saintly and handy fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else. On October 27, the Soviets agreed to remove their missiles from Cuba and the United States agreed to withdraw our missiles from Turkey and war was averted. HAWK Missile base with vague records of it's existence!!! Solid The Key West radar site began operation as a SAGE System site on 1 Jun 1962 initially feeding the Gunter SAGE Direction Center DC-09. Base personnel indicated that transformer oil was occasionally dumped on the ground immediately north of A-824. Ocean Reef was on the east side (ocean side) of the site. C Btry. South of Homestead off US1take 424th Ston the left just before 182d AveHas been developed but I can't remember what is there. Engineers During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. We have environmental obligations that may also be a show stopper. Whole area of the battery is now open to the public (2011). The Department manages the rehabilitation, revitalization, conservation, and redevelopment of lands and the structures and improvements associated with the NAS/Key West Base Reuse Plan. Other than being assigned to a NORAD radar The Corps of These are just ideas and theres a lot to discuss.. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1047:SWMU 7, Boca Chica Hazardous Waste Storage Area, Building A-824, consists of Building A-824 and a grassy area enclosed by a chain-link fence. D Btry..(HM-95) Krome Avenue near Hwy 41. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed, but several .45 caliber bullet tips (slugs) were observed in the dirt access road that transverses the site along the western boundary of Fleming Key. "Bravo Battery" was one of four HAWK missile batteries on and near Key West. I think I have the unit designations correct but I wouldn't bet on it. Little is known about materials used while the Battery was in operation. road was the [Onlookers gather on George Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida to see the Army's Hawk anti-aircraft missiles positioned there during Cuban Missile Crisis] . Large numbers of US troops gathered here to invade Cuba and defensive measures included HAWK missiles to shoot down Soviet planes and barb wire and machine gun emplacements along the beach to deter invasion by Cuban and Soviets troops to Key West. The site was recommended to proceed to a Site Inspection (SI) for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC). Land Use Controls were the selected remedy and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. they were for defensive purposes, but on the 19th, new aerial photos In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. He admits he is not entirely sure where the price of $4.9 million came from with plans for two fields and 12 pickleball courts, but believes renovating the site can be done in stages for less money. the Cuban Missile Crisis was only two weeks long, it will be remembered Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. A modern battery addition was constructed in the 1950s. You may recall when a Cuban pilot defected in a Mig. I always wondered what happened to the Air Defense units in Colorado since they had primary responsibility to detect the Mig. The county has $5 million in the bank to replace the senior center that used to be next to the Harvey Government Center on Truman Avenue, Cates said. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3288:The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) Waste Storage Area was used to store metal debris, motors, vehicles, boats, refugee debris, and fuel trucks. Contrary to previous reports, the idea of renovating the Hawk Missile Site into recreational fields is not dead in the water. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Part of the site is an FAA radio facility, while one group of launchers is now a paintball park. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3292:The former AHMS Geiger Key Site is approximately 12 acres located along State Road S-941 (Old Boca Chica Road) on the southwest end of Geiger Key. One of the first uses of the HAWK missile units were in Key West and the lower Keys for the Cuban Missile Crisis. 1962. the that said, I have collected a number of photographs of the period that control section locks onto the target with a tracking radar. Its a reality, there is definitely a lack of field space for kids., Kaufman is trying to find viable options between the city and parents by holding a forum at Poinciana School on Sept. 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the night before the next Commission meeting. A homeless shelter for a senior center? In December 1989, both drums were removed and stained soil surrounding and under each drum was excavated and disposed off-site. We want the City to comply with the the United . A 1,000-gallon JP-5 AST with secondary containment, used to fuel the water heaters for the TPBOQ, is located near the southwest corner of the loading dock. In 2011, three additional groundwater monitoring wells were installed at the site's boundaries. SWMU 7 Boca Chica Temporary Hazardous Waste Storage Area. Battalion, The rifle range was used when this area was Fort Taylor (U.S. Army). were quickly loaded white photo in the following series shows the radome for the high "Local news is crucial," she says. The report request No Further Action with institutional controls restricting the use of groundwater at the site. check the following websites for more info . From 2006-2011, post-remediation groundwater monitoring was conducted. were there not defenses already in place, but there was not. Building A-133 is part of the former motor pool refueling point. The Nike Hercules missile site was listed on the U.S. Department of the Interior Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2004 as a Historic District. They also conducted additional soil sampling, well abandonment and soil excavation activities. I was discharged in July 1964 after being stationed on Saddle Bunch Key. ringed with similar bases from England to Turkey. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy. The former pits are surrounded by gravel aprons. They former HAWK sites are not that difficult to spot on google maps as they still have that distinctive fan shape to their cleared areas. The key component of the SP HAWK system is the self-propelled launcher. A review of maps from the 1940s indicates the presence of oil racks within the storage areas. Explore KW-24 Hawk missile site in Key West, FL as it appears on Google Maps as well as pictures, stories and other notable nearby locations on VirtualGlobetrotting.com. above photo was taken by a former Battery B console operator veteran, bombers or missiles from Cuba, or anywhere else. this and during the Berlin Wall crisis, I awoke one morning to the air Based on the soil excavation, the site soil meets the cleanup level for unrestricted use. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. It prompts conversation. was in and did the best that they could under the circumstances. The tanks were used for gasoline storage and were located under a concrete slab with fuel islands. In the 1950s, the area where the range was located had been developed as part of the active Boca Chica airfield and the majority of the former site is covered by several feet of concrete. Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News. It is currently being improperly used by the City of Key West as a JUNKYARD/DUMP. OCULUS ID: DOD_0_1085: The Hamaca Hawk Missile Site is located toward the eastern end of Key West just to the north of the Key West Airport and south of the Flagler Canal. The structure is currently unused and entry is restricted. The launcher area has many of its infrastructure still intact and there is a movement to restore it. Contaminants were left in place and the current remedy is Land Use Controls. In 1999, Land Use Controls were recommended for the site and the property was transferred to the FAA. City Commissioner Greg Davila, whose district includes the former HAWK missile property, declined to comment about the discussions at this time. 1928 highway. No nuclear material on those batteries when I was there. station, my knowledge of the HAWK missile is extremely limited. site in the area of the LITTLE HAMACA Key West Hawk Missile Site (retired) kp45 30 subscribers Subscribe 1 Share 100 views 1 year ago One of the observation towers from the abandoned and retired Key West. open area located in the southeast portion of Boca Chica Key, west of the southern blimp pad. Key West natives, also known as "Conchs," are one of the most unique and endearing sub-cultures in the United States. Work on the facility began in 1965 in support of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and continued for several years thereafter. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the. here when first constructed. the Atlas Power Co. extremely valuable in operations. The park service does conduct periodic tours of both sites. As I recall, under state control and is part of the Key Largo Hammock Botanical dated Welcome to BRAVO BTRYHAWK BTRYis an abbreviationfor the military term Battery as in artillery, a row of defenses. . Fort Bliss, Texas. Bliss, arriving in early Fifty seven years ago, on November 26, 1962, President Kennedy came to Key West to inspect the HAWK missiles sites shown above and to reassure Americans it was safe to vacation in Key West once more. In 1945, a historical map shows a trap range at Boca Chica Field. One can go back as far as they like to develop the crisis, but for all except a few memories and photographs. We are not done with the evaluation. operational in June of 1965. Battery B A Long Term Monitoring Report was submitted to FDEP in 2012 which recommended that a Site Rehabilitation Completion Report should be completed with institutional controls as annual groundwater monitoring. We were housed in tents all this time. entrance to the Everglades National Park west of Homestead. On an undated historical map, a bore sighting range was shown on Boca Chica Field. SWMU 1 Former Boca Chica Open Disposal Area. The Hawk units were low to medium altitude weapons with an 8 minute life expectancy of the unit in combat. Target detection from acquisition radar is provided to the Those housing units were demolished and reconstructed in 2010/2011. to travel from Homestead to the Admin building, one would travel were the more mobile plans to return the areas to their native vegetative state. In 2011, Tetra Tech performed a Site Assessment and recommended that additional groundwater sampling be conducted until the site meets the criteria for a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order with No Further Action. The National Some time after 1928, this section was extended eastward Its Battery B was at Johnson Island in a Arsenic results were below the FDEP criteria for a poor quality aquifer. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1056:IR 7, the Fleming Key North Landfill, was used from 1952 to1962 as a landfill for NAS Key West and the City of Key West. The area where the pistol range was located was used as a landfill (IR Site 7), and then as an animal inspection and quarantine station. In 1945 to 1946, the historical maps depict a Marine rifle range at what is now Sigsbee Park Annex. Its range was 22 miles Cuba was 90 miles away. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1087:The Flying Club is located along the northwest boundary of Taxiway H, south of building A133 at Boca Chica Field. Sign up to receive special offers & events information. I can't remember any details about this site. The area includes 3 missile barns, a missile assembly building, a guard dog kennel, barracks, 2 Nike Hercules missiles, and various support elements. The BRA determined that contaminants were present at concentrations indicating possible adverse carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health effects for future residents. We the undersigned, call on the City of Key West to establish a recreational facility at the Hawk Missile Site to accommodate multi-use field space. Stationed in Key West June of 74 to July 75. A site investigation was completed in 2010 and subsequent confirmatory groundwater sampling was conducted in 2013. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. The site was restored. Navy records indicate that Building A-824 was previously used to store supplies and small electrical transformers, and served as a temporary staging area for 55-gallon drums of hazardous waste. Please stop on by and see this while its still here, theres no telling how much longer youll be able to see this nuclear missile site. Fifty seven years ago, on November 26, 1962, President Kennedy came to Key West to inspect the HAWK missiles sites shown above and to reassure Americans it was safe to vacation in Key West once more. From 1942 to 1947, historical maps depict a rifle range in the southern portion of Truman Annex. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https . Both are environmental entities with Ive included a photo of the overgrown broken-windowed guard shack along with the rust-ridden former lookout tower with one of those new fangledsee through floors. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. B Btry(HM-66) Key Largo.you have already visited there. large HIPAR was easily We use cookies to give you the best experience. Composition [ edit] After re-activation, the brigade now includes: [2] Headquarters and Headquarters Battery View our ADA Accessibility Policy. Your email address will not be published. see in 2005 is that all tangible remains of the HM-40 launch site not certain precisely when the Key Largo Nike site was built but Security Council was kicked into overdrive. The Sewage Lift Station is in the northwestern corner of the property. original 1928 State Road 4A. 2nd Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery..four firing batteries at the following locations. Further investigation of chlorinated solvents detected in groundwater was conducted in 2010 and 2011 by CH2MHill. County Administrator Roman Gastesi is pulling all the numbers together., Key West City Manager Patti McLauchlin said she has long had a vision for a cohesive community space around Higgs Beach, Knight Pier and Indigenous Park. Malathion, DDT, and diesel oil were sprayed on the landfill to control pests and insects. The SI recommended that this site proceed to a Remedial Investigation (RI). Ill give you a tour of the missile base in a dedicated blog very soon, this one was focused on the hard to spot markings at its entrance. and dangerous liquid rocket fuels. The ecological risk assessment concluded that ecological risks were negligible. The exercise. 24F30, PAR and ROR as well as BCC mechanic, 1973 to 1975. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1070:The Trumbo Point Fuel Farm has been used as a fuel storage facility and distribution point since 1942. 1973 to 1975. As you can see by the 4 photos below, the hard to see painted driveway has in deed faded over the years and will unfortunatelydisappear from sight in the years to come. Engineer USGS map to Then second, realizing developing the space is not insurmountable if everyone can come to an agreement. Most records of the area date back to World War II, when most of the former waterfront maintenance facilities were constructed, including Building 138 (Galvanizing Shop), Building 139 (Pipe and Copper Shop), Building 140 (Boiler Shop), Building 141 (Foundry), Building 142 (Joiner, Planer, and Boat Shop), and Building 143 (Lumber Shed). No documentation has been located regarding petroleum releases prior to 1975. Personnel, radars, missiles, tents, vehicles, etc. The radar had a range of Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site. C Btry..(HM-40) which was in the Carol City area. Munitions items, including a 20 mm casing, .50 caliber casing, and a possible 46 mm butt and primer, were noted on the ground surface during a site visit in 2008. prepared sites circling Miami and the Homestead Air Force Base. Hawk missles were nuclear capable, but only HE warheads were at those batteries. Inarguably, it looks more like a junkyard than a city park. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3290:Former Building 136, Ship fitters and prior to 1951 the Plate and Mold Shop, was demolished and the debris was buried in and around the buildings footprint. field jammed with nuclear loaded B-52s. Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 tons of unknown wastes were disposed annually at the site. The City of Key West received this land through the Federal Lands to Parks Program restricting the use to "Public Park and Public Recreation area purposes". The land based portion of the former range is currently used for boat and recreational vehicle storage as well as being part of a campground; a surface water impoundment has also been created in the area were the site was located. From 1945 to 1949, historical maps depict a skeet range at what is now Trumbo Point Annex. www.nike252.org/Florida/HM-69_a_battery/a_home.htm. The Russians maintained The northernmost half of the range has been developed. 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Early in 1940s prior to World War II, Fleming Key was created as a dredge spoil island and was used as a magazine area (munitions storage area). Key Largo HM-40 Nile Hercules site was closed in June 1979. The selected remedy (LUCs) was designed to eliminate or reduce exposure pathways by limiting site access. Based on the Site Assessment result, further investigation and quarterly monitoring has occurred at the site to assess the movement of contaminants from the site. Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage Of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during a limited visual site reconnaissance, munitions debris was observed on the ground. The We were headed to Jordan, I was told, and we loaded equipment and then stood down prior to issuance of M16 ammo. The Navy contracted CH2M Hill Constructors Inc., to perform a tank. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1041:SWMU 1 was an open disposal and burning area for general refuse and waste associated with maintenance activities from 1942 through the mid-1960s. From left to right is Key In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. Largo Nike Hercules Launch Ready Room in 2002. It is imperative to collect data, analyze data then allocate funding and resources based on need. enlarge, then the back arrow to return here. We took care of them. November, 1962. Not true, because the missile could not reach Cuba, by a long shot. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. In 2012 Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) field activities were not conducted. A total of 162 tons of arsenic-impacted soil was removed from the site. Higgs Beach for part of the HAWK missile site? The site contains aircraft and vehicles that were ignited with JP-5 fuel, waste oil, or hydraulic fluid for use in fire-fighting training. Post (AADCP) and four firing batteries were now fully operational and Recommendations were to collect additional data from the new monitoring wells and then proceed to long-term monitoring for the site. It received orders for a The issue is gaining traction with a newly developed Facebook page Youth Recreation Action Committee, and a petition demanding the city address the issue. HAWK missiles in Cuba were there for low altitude air defense. It also contains the original radar and illuminator towers, missile launch pads, and generator building. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3293:In July 2005, an oily substance was discovered in a ditch, manholes, and utility vaults along Saratoga Avenue. An unidentified scrapbook We believe in the Florida Keys community. Then there is the LOPAR. much Mandy's married to a saintly and handy fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else. On October 27, the Soviets agreed to remove their missiles from Cuba and the United States agreed to withdraw our missiles from Turkey and war was averted. HAWK Missile base with vague records of it's existence!!! Solid The Key West radar site began operation as a SAGE System site on 1 Jun 1962 initially feeding the Gunter SAGE Direction Center DC-09. Base personnel indicated that transformer oil was occasionally dumped on the ground immediately north of A-824. Ocean Reef was on the east side (ocean side) of the site. C Btry. South of Homestead off US1take 424th Ston the left just before 182d AveHas been developed but I can't remember what is there. Engineers During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. We have environmental obligations that may also be a show stopper. Whole area of the battery is now open to the public (2011). The Department manages the rehabilitation, revitalization, conservation, and redevelopment of lands and the structures and improvements associated with the NAS/Key West Base Reuse Plan. Other than being assigned to a NORAD radar The Corps of These are just ideas and theres a lot to discuss.. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1047:SWMU 7, Boca Chica Hazardous Waste Storage Area, Building A-824, consists of Building A-824 and a grassy area enclosed by a chain-link fence. D Btry..(HM-95) Krome Avenue near Hwy 41. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed, but several .45 caliber bullet tips (slugs) were observed in the dirt access road that transverses the site along the western boundary of Fleming Key. "Bravo Battery" was one of four HAWK missile batteries on and near Key West. I think I have the unit designations correct but I wouldn't bet on it. Little is known about materials used while the Battery was in operation. road was the [Onlookers gather on George Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida to see the Army's Hawk anti-aircraft missiles positioned there during Cuban Missile Crisis] . Large numbers of US troops gathered here to invade Cuba and defensive measures included HAWK missiles to shoot down Soviet planes and barb wire and machine gun emplacements along the beach to deter invasion by Cuban and Soviets troops to Key West. The site was recommended to proceed to a Site Inspection (SI) for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC). Land Use Controls were the selected remedy and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. they were for defensive purposes, but on the 19th, new aerial photos In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. He admits he is not entirely sure where the price of $4.9 million came from with plans for two fields and 12 pickleball courts, but believes renovating the site can be done in stages for less money. the Cuban Missile Crisis was only two weeks long, it will be remembered Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. A modern battery addition was constructed in the 1950s. You may recall when a Cuban pilot defected in a Mig. I always wondered what happened to the Air Defense units in Colorado since they had primary responsibility to detect the Mig. The county has $5 million in the bank to replace the senior center that used to be next to the Harvey Government Center on Truman Avenue, Cates said. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3288:The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) Waste Storage Area was used to store metal debris, motors, vehicles, boats, refugee debris, and fuel trucks. Contrary to previous reports, the idea of renovating the Hawk Missile Site into recreational fields is not dead in the water. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Part of the site is an FAA radio facility, while one group of launchers is now a paintball park. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3292:The former AHMS Geiger Key Site is approximately 12 acres located along State Road S-941 (Old Boca Chica Road) on the southwest end of Geiger Key. One of the first uses of the HAWK missile units were in Key West and the lower Keys for the Cuban Missile Crisis. 1962. the that said, I have collected a number of photographs of the period that control section locks onto the target with a tracking radar. Its a reality, there is definitely a lack of field space for kids., Kaufman is trying to find viable options between the city and parents by holding a forum at Poinciana School on Sept. 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the night before the next Commission meeting. A homeless shelter for a senior center? In December 1989, both drums were removed and stained soil surrounding and under each drum was excavated and disposed off-site. We want the City to comply with the the United . A 1,000-gallon JP-5 AST with secondary containment, used to fuel the water heaters for the TPBOQ, is located near the southwest corner of the loading dock. In 2011, three additional groundwater monitoring wells were installed at the site's boundaries. SWMU 7 Boca Chica Temporary Hazardous Waste Storage Area. Battalion, The rifle range was used when this area was Fort Taylor (U.S. Army). were quickly loaded white photo in the following series shows the radome for the high "Local news is crucial," she says. The report request No Further Action with institutional controls restricting the use of groundwater at the site. check the following websites for more info . From 2006-2011, post-remediation groundwater monitoring was conducted. were there not defenses already in place, but there was not. Building A-133 is part of the former motor pool refueling point. The Nike Hercules missile site was listed on the U.S. Department of the Interior Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2004 as a Historic District. They also conducted additional soil sampling, well abandonment and soil excavation activities. I was discharged in July 1964 after being stationed on Saddle Bunch Key. ringed with similar bases from England to Turkey. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy. The former pits are surrounded by gravel aprons. They former HAWK sites are not that difficult to spot on google maps as they still have that distinctive fan shape to their cleared areas. The key component of the SP HAWK system is the self-propelled launcher. A review of maps from the 1940s indicates the presence of oil racks within the storage areas. Explore KW-24 Hawk missile site in Key West, FL as it appears on Google Maps as well as pictures, stories and other notable nearby locations on VirtualGlobetrotting.com. above photo was taken by a former Battery B console operator veteran, bombers or missiles from Cuba, or anywhere else. this and during the Berlin Wall crisis, I awoke one morning to the air Based on the soil excavation, the site soil meets the cleanup level for unrestricted use. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. It prompts conversation. was in and did the best that they could under the circumstances. The tanks were used for gasoline storage and were located under a concrete slab with fuel islands. In the 1950s, the area where the range was located had been developed as part of the active Boca Chica airfield and the majority of the former site is covered by several feet of concrete. Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News. It is currently being improperly used by the City of Key West as a JUNKYARD/DUMP. OCULUS ID: DOD_0_1085: The Hamaca Hawk Missile Site is located toward the eastern end of Key West just to the north of the Key West Airport and south of the Flagler Canal. The structure is currently unused and entry is restricted. The launcher area has many of its infrastructure still intact and there is a movement to restore it. Contaminants were left in place and the current remedy is Land Use Controls. In 1999, Land Use Controls were recommended for the site and the property was transferred to the FAA. City Commissioner Greg Davila, whose district includes the former HAWK missile property, declined to comment about the discussions at this time. 1928 highway. No nuclear material on those batteries when I was there. station, my knowledge of the HAWK missile is extremely limited. site in the area of the LITTLE HAMACA Key West Hawk Missile Site (retired) kp45 30 subscribers Subscribe 1 Share 100 views 1 year ago One of the observation towers from the abandoned and retired Key West. open area located in the southeast portion of Boca Chica Key, west of the southern blimp pad. Key West natives, also known as "Conchs," are one of the most unique and endearing sub-cultures in the United States. Work on the facility began in 1965 in support of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and continued for several years thereafter. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the. here when first constructed. the Atlas Power Co. extremely valuable in operations. The park service does conduct periodic tours of both sites. As I recall, under state control and is part of the Key Largo Hammock Botanical dated Welcome to BRAVO BTRYHAWK BTRYis an abbreviationfor the military term Battery as in artillery, a row of defenses. . Fort Bliss, Texas. Bliss, arriving in early Fifty seven years ago, on November 26, 1962, President Kennedy came to Key West to inspect the HAWK missiles sites shown above and to reassure Americans it was safe to vacation in Key West once more. In 1945, a historical map shows a trap range at Boca Chica Field. One can go back as far as they like to develop the crisis, but for all except a few memories and photographs. We are not done with the evaluation. operational in June of 1965. Battery B A Long Term Monitoring Report was submitted to FDEP in 2012 which recommended that a Site Rehabilitation Completion Report should be completed with institutional controls as annual groundwater monitoring. We were housed in tents all this time. entrance to the Everglades National Park west of Homestead. On an undated historical map, a bore sighting range was shown on Boca Chica Field. SWMU 1 Former Boca Chica Open Disposal Area. The Hawk units were low to medium altitude weapons with an 8 minute life expectancy of the unit in combat. Target detection from acquisition radar is provided to the Those housing units were demolished and reconstructed in 2010/2011. to travel from Homestead to the Admin building, one would travel were the more mobile plans to return the areas to their native vegetative state. In 2011, Tetra Tech performed a Site Assessment and recommended that additional groundwater sampling be conducted until the site meets the criteria for a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order with No Further Action. The National Some time after 1928, this section was extended eastward Its Battery B was at Johnson Island in a Arsenic results were below the FDEP criteria for a poor quality aquifer. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1056:IR 7, the Fleming Key North Landfill, was used from 1952 to1962 as a landfill for NAS Key West and the City of Key West. The area where the pistol range was located was used as a landfill (IR Site 7), and then as an animal inspection and quarantine station. In 1945 to 1946, the historical maps depict a Marine rifle range at what is now Sigsbee Park Annex. Its range was 22 miles Cuba was 90 miles away. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1087:The Flying Club is located along the northwest boundary of Taxiway H, south of building A133 at Boca Chica Field. Sign up to receive special offers & events information. I can't remember any details about this site. The area includes 3 missile barns, a missile assembly building, a guard dog kennel, barracks, 2 Nike Hercules missiles, and various support elements. The BRA determined that contaminants were present at concentrations indicating possible adverse carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health effects for future residents. We the undersigned, call on the City of Key West to establish a recreational facility at the Hawk Missile Site to accommodate multi-use field space. Stationed in Key West June of 74 to July 75. A site investigation was completed in 2010 and subsequent confirmatory groundwater sampling was conducted in 2013. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. The site was restored. Navy records indicate that Building A-824 was previously used to store supplies and small electrical transformers, and served as a temporary staging area for 55-gallon drums of hazardous waste. Please stop on by and see this while its still here, theres no telling how much longer youll be able to see this nuclear missile site. Fifty seven years ago, on November 26, 1962, President Kennedy came to Key West to inspect the HAWK missiles sites shown above and to reassure Americans it was safe to vacation in Key West once more. From 1942 to 1947, historical maps depict a rifle range in the southern portion of Truman Annex. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https . Both are environmental entities with Ive included a photo of the overgrown broken-windowed guard shack along with the rust-ridden former lookout tower with one of those new fangledsee through floors. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. B Btry(HM-66) Key Largo.you have already visited there. large HIPAR was easily We use cookies to give you the best experience. Composition [ edit] After re-activation, the brigade now includes: [2] Headquarters and Headquarters Battery View our ADA Accessibility Policy. Your email address will not be published. see in 2005 is that all tangible remains of the HM-40 launch site not certain precisely when the Key Largo Nike site was built but Security Council was kicked into overdrive. The Sewage Lift Station is in the northwestern corner of the property. original 1928 State Road 4A. 2nd Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery..four firing batteries at the following locations. Further investigation of chlorinated solvents detected in groundwater was conducted in 2010 and 2011 by CH2MHill. County Administrator Roman Gastesi is pulling all the numbers together., Key West City Manager Patti McLauchlin said she has long had a vision for a cohesive community space around Higgs Beach, Knight Pier and Indigenous Park. Malathion, DDT, and diesel oil were sprayed on the landfill to control pests and insects. The SI recommended that this site proceed to a Remedial Investigation (RI). Ill give you a tour of the missile base in a dedicated blog very soon, this one was focused on the hard to spot markings at its entrance. and dangerous liquid rocket fuels. The ecological risk assessment concluded that ecological risks were negligible. The exercise. 24F30, PAR and ROR as well as BCC mechanic, 1973 to 1975. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1070:The Trumbo Point Fuel Farm has been used as a fuel storage facility and distribution point since 1942. 1973 to 1975. As you can see by the 4 photos below, the hard to see painted driveway has in deed faded over the years and will unfortunatelydisappear from sight in the years to come. Engineer USGS map to Then second, realizing developing the space is not insurmountable if everyone can come to an agreement. Most records of the area date back to World War II, when most of the former waterfront maintenance facilities were constructed, including Building 138 (Galvanizing Shop), Building 139 (Pipe and Copper Shop), Building 140 (Boiler Shop), Building 141 (Foundry), Building 142 (Joiner, Planer, and Boat Shop), and Building 143 (Lumber Shed). No documentation has been located regarding petroleum releases prior to 1975. Personnel, radars, missiles, tents, vehicles, etc. The radar had a range of Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site. C Btry..(HM-40) which was in the Carol City area. Munitions items, including a 20 mm casing, .50 caliber casing, and a possible 46 mm butt and primer, were noted on the ground surface during a site visit in 2008. prepared sites circling Miami and the Homestead Air Force Base. Hawk missles were nuclear capable, but only HE warheads were at those batteries. Inarguably, it looks more like a junkyard than a city park. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3290:Former Building 136, Ship fitters and prior to 1951 the Plate and Mold Shop, was demolished and the debris was buried in and around the buildings footprint. field jammed with nuclear loaded B-52s. Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 tons of unknown wastes were disposed annually at the site. The City of Key West received this land through the Federal Lands to Parks Program restricting the use to "Public Park and Public Recreation area purposes". The land based portion of the former range is currently used for boat and recreational vehicle storage as well as being part of a campground; a surface water impoundment has also been created in the area were the site was located. From 1945 to 1949, historical maps depict a skeet range at what is now Trumbo Point Annex. www.nike252.org/Florida/HM-69_a_battery/a_home.htm. The Russians maintained The northernmost half of the range has been developed. 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