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NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area, west of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area...

Significance: The warheading building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the war heading buildings, Nike crews armed the missiles with their warheads. This building was built in 1958 from sta... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, southeast of Barracks No. 2, northwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, sout...

Significance: The mess hall was the common eating facility for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, whi... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, southeast of Barracks No. 2, northwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, sout...

Significance: The mess hall was the common eating facility for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, whi... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Paint & Oil Storage Shed, North end of base, northwest of Mess Hall & south of Basketball Court, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Paint & Oil Storage Shed, North end of base, ...

Significance: This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, they were to be pre-fabric... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Radar Pad No. 1, South end of base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Radar Pad No. 1, South end of base, Hecker, M...

Survey number: HAER IL-117-L Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, HIPAR Equipment Building, South end of base, northwest of Generator Building No. 2, southwest of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, HIPAR Equipment Building, South end of base, ...

Significance: The HIPAR equipment building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, they were t... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area, west of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area...

Significance: The warheading building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the war heading buildings, Nike crews armed the missiles with their warheads. This building was built in 1958 from sta... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast of Barracks No. 1 & northeast of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast ...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast of Barracks No. 1 & northeast of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast ...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch area, southeast of Canine Kennel, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch...

Significance: This generator building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, there were to be... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Bulletin Board, Central portion of base, east of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Bulletin Board, Central portion of base, east...

Survey number: HAER IL-117-O Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest of Basketball Court & northwest of Barracks No. 2, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest o...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment & Storage Building, Southern portion of launch area, southeast of Ready Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment & Storage Building, Southern ...

Significance: The water treatment pumping and storage building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, which were designed by the firm of Warren and Van Praag, Inc., of ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment & Storage Building, Southern portion of launch area, southeast of Ready Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment & Storage Building, Southern ...

Significance: The water treatment pumping and storage building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, which were designed by the firm of Warren and Van Praag, Inc., of ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, southeast of Barracks No. 2, northwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, sout...

Significance: The mess hall was the common eating facility for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, whi... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end of launch area, northeast of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end o...

Significance: The missile test and assembly building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the missile assembly area, Nike crews uncrated, assembled, and tested the missiles. The building was bu... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast of Barracks No. 1 & northeast of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast ...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast of Barracks No. 1 & northeast of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast ...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nouthwest of Sentry Guardhouse Base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nou...

Public domain photograph of decorated panel, architecture element, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, southeast of Barracks No. 2, northwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, sout...

Significance: The mess hall was the common eating facility for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, whi... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nouthwest of Sentry Guardhouse Base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nou...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Radar Pad No. 1, South end of base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Radar Pad No. 1, South end of base, Hecker, M...

Survey number: HAER IL-117-L Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest of Basketball Court & northwest of Barracks No. 2, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest o...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Sentry Guard House, Beck Road at entrance to base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Sentry Guard House, Beck Road at entrance to ...

Significance: This sentry guardhouse was used to control access to Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Originally, all build... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end of launch area, northeast of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end o...

Significance: The missile test and assembly building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the missile assembly area, Nike crews uncrated, assembled, and tested the missiles. The building was bu... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch area, southeast of Canine Kennel, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch...

Significance: This generator building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, there were to be... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Sentry Guardhouse Base, M Road at entrance to launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Sentry Guardhouse Base, M Road at entrance to...

Survey number: HAER IL-117-P Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest of Basketball Court & northwest of Barracks No. 2, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest o...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area, west of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area...

Significance: The warheading building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the war heading buildings, Nike crews armed the missiles with their warheads. This building was built in 1958 from sta... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end of launch area, northeast of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end o...

Significance: The missile test and assembly building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the missile assembly area, Nike crews uncrated, assembled, and tested the missiles. The building was bu... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end of launch area, northeast of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end o...

Significance: The missile test and assembly building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the missile assembly area, Nike crews uncrated, assembled, and tested the missiles. The building was bu... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nouthwest of Sentry Guardhouse Base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nou...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nouthwest of Sentry Guardhouse Base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nou...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power station, dam, electric generator, industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch area, southeast of Canine Kennel, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch...

Significance: This generator building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, there were to be... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest of Basketball Court & northwest of Barracks No. 2, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest o...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Loader Assemblies, Southwesternmost end of launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Load...

Significance: The underground storage magazines and launcher-loader assemblies are where Nike missiles were stored and kept ready for launching at the Nike Missile Base SL-40. These underground structures cont... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast of Barracks No. 1 & northeast of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 2, North end of base, southeast ...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Loader Assemblies, Southwesternmost end of launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Load...

Significance: The underground storage magazines and launcher-loader assemblies are where Nike missiles were stored and kept ready for launching at the Nike Missile Base SL-40. These underground structures cont... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nouthwest of Sentry Guardhouse Base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nou...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Paint & Oil Storage Shed, North end of base, northwest of Mess Hall & south of Basketball Court, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Paint & Oil Storage Shed, North end of base, ...

Significance: This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, they were to be pre-fabric... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 2, Northeast of Generator Building No. 1, southwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 2, Northeast of Genera...

Significance: This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, they were to be pre-fabric... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Octagon Concrete Pad, South end of base, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Octagon Concrete Pad, South end of base, nort...

Survey number: HAER IL-117-J Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area, west of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area...

Significance: The warheading building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the war heading buildings, Nike crews armed the missiles with their warheads. This building was built in 1958 from sta... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, southeast of Barracks No. 2, northwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, sout...

Significance: The mess hall was the common eating facility for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, whi... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, southeast of Barracks No. 2, northwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, sout...

Significance: The mess hall was the common eating facility for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, whi... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment Plant, Northeast of barracks, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment Plant, Northeast of barracks,...

Significance: The water treatment plant housed all of the water treatment facilities for Nike Missile Base SL-40. Survey number: HAER IL-117-B

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment Plant, Northeast of barracks, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment Plant, Northeast of barracks,...

Significance: The water treatment plant housed all of the water treatment facilities for Nike Missile Base SL-40. Survey number: HAER IL-117-B

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Radar Pad No. 2, South end of base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Radar Pad No. 2, South end of base, Hecker, M...

Survey number: HAER IL-117-N Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest of Basketball Court & northwest of Barracks No. 2, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest o...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, HIPAR Equipment Building, South end of base, northwest of Generator Building No. 2, southwest of Mess Hall, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, HIPAR Equipment Building, South end of base, ...

Significance: The HIPAR equipment building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, they were t... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area, west of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area...

Significance: The warheading building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the war heading buildings, Nike crews armed the missiles with their warheads. This building was built in 1958 from sta... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area, west of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Warheading Building, South end of launch area...

Significance: The warheading building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the war heading buildings, Nike crews armed the missiles with their warheads. This building was built in 1958 from sta... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion of base, southeast of Mess Hall, northeast of HIPAR Equipment Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Administration Building, East central portion...

Significance: This building provided administration and housing facilities for the base. Engineering drawings indicate that most Nike administration buildings contained a day room, offices for the battery comm... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Loader Assemblies, Southwesternmost end of launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Load...

Significance: The underground storage magazines and launcher-loader assemblies are where Nike missiles were stored and kept ready for launching at the Nike Missile Base SL-40. These underground structures cont... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch area, southeast of Canine Kennel, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch...

Significance: This generator building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, there were to be... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch area, southeast of Canine Kennel, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Generator Building No. 3, South end of launch...

Significance: This generator building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Nike buildings were considered modified emergency buildings. Originally, there were to be... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Canine Kennel, South central portion of launch area, northwest of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Canine Kennel, South central portion of launc...

Significance: The canine kennel was built in 1958. As a part of site security, guard dogs roamed the Nike installation at night. Survey number: HAER IL-117-R

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest of Basketball Court & northwest of Barracks No. 2, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest o...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end of launch area, northeast of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end o...

Significance: The missile test and assembly building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the missile assembly area, Nike crews uncrated, assembled, and tested the missiles. The building was bu... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Loader Assemblies, Southwesternmost end of launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Load...

Significance: The underground storage magazines and launcher-loader assemblies are where Nike missiles were stored and kept ready for launching at the Nike Missile Base SL-40. These underground structures cont... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Basketball Court, Northwest of barracks, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Basketball Court, Northwest of barracks, Heck...

Survey number: HAER IL-117-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Sentry Guard House, Beck Road at entrance to base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Sentry Guard House, Beck Road at entrance to ...

Significance: This sentry guardhouse was used to control access to Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers. Originally, all build... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Loader Assemblies, Southwesternmost end of launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Load...

Significance: The underground storage magazines and launcher-loader assemblies are where Nike missiles were stored and kept ready for launching at the Nike Missile Base SL-40. These underground structures cont... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Loader Assemblies, Southwesternmost end of launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Load...

Significance: The underground storage magazines and launcher-loader assemblies are where Nike missiles were stored and kept ready for launching at the Nike Missile Base SL-40. These underground structures cont... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Loader Assemblies, Southwesternmost end of launch area, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Underground Storage Magazines & Launcher-Load...

Significance: The underground storage magazines and launcher-loader assemblies are where Nike missiles were stored and kept ready for launching at the Nike Missile Base SL-40. These underground structures cont... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end of launch area, northeast of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end o...

Significance: The missile test and assembly building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the missile assembly area, Nike crews uncrated, assembled, and tested the missiles. The building was bu... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end of launch area, northeast of Generator Building No. 3, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Missile Test & Assembly Building, South end o...

Significance: The missile test and assembly building was an integral part of Nike Missile Base SL-40. At the missile assembly area, Nike crews uncrated, assembled, and tested the missiles. The building was bu... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nouthwest of Sentry Guardhouse Base, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Ready Building, North end of launch area, nou...

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Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

die Musik ist vom Herrn Frischmuth ; die Bühne stellet Anfangs eine Gasse, hernach ein Zimmer, und leztlich einen Garten vor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Performers' names not given.

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

die Musik ist vom Herrn Frischmuth ; die Bühne stellet Anfangs eine Gasse, hernach ein Zimmer, und leztlich einen Garten vor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Performers' names not given.

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

die Musik ist vom Herrn Frischmuth ; die Bühne stellet Anfangs eine Gasse, hernach ein Zimmer, und leztlich einen Garten vor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Performers' names not given.

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

die Musik ist vom Herrn Frischmuth ; die Bühne stellet Anfangs eine Gasse, hernach ein Zimmer, und leztlich einen Garten vor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Performers' names not given.

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

die Musik ist vom Herrn Frischmuth ; die Bühne stellet Anfangs eine Gasse, hernach ein Zimmer, und leztlich einen Garten vor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Performers' names not given.

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest of Basketball Court & northwest of Barracks No. 2, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Barracks No. 1, North end of base, southest o...

Significance: This barrack provided living facilities for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. Standardized drawings indicate that the installation's two barracks housed enlisted men, officers, and ... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, southeast of Barracks No. 2, northwest of Administration Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Mess Hall, East central portion of base, sout...

Significance: The mess hall was the common eating facility for personnel stationed at Nike Missile Base SL-40. This building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, whi... More

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Beck Road between Nike & M Roads, Hecker, Mon...

Significance: Constructed during the Cold War, Nike missile bases were an ever-present reminder to U.S. citizens that the peace gained after World War II was fragile. Following the war, the U.S. Army construct... More

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

die Musik ist vom Herrn Frischmuth ; die Bühne stellet Anfangs eine Gasse, hernach ein Zimmer, und leztlich einen Garten vor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Performers' names not given.

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment & Storage Building, Southern portion of launch area, southeast of Ready Building, Hecker, Monroe County, IL

NIKE Missile Base SL-40, Water Treatment & Storage Building, Southern ...

Significance: The water treatment pumping and storage building was built in 1958 from standardized drawings approved by the Corps of Engineers, which were designed by the firm of Warren and Van Praag, Inc., of ... More

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

Mondenreich. Libretto. German Opera

die Musik ist vom Herrn Frischmuth ; die Bühne stellet Anfangs eine Gasse, hernach ein Zimmer, und leztlich einen Garten vor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Performers' names not given.

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