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'''Location:''' Seven miles south of San Francisco in the City of Pacifica, San Mateo, California. | '''Location:''' Seven miles south of San Francisco in the City of Pacifica, San Mateo, California. | ||
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Revision as of 17:58, 11 November 2008
Milagra Ridge Military Reservation (1942-1972) - The 330 acre Milagra Ridge Military Reservation was acquired in 1942 during World War II for use as a coastal defense installation. Two coastal batteries were planned, Battery 244 was started in 1942 but not completed until after the war in 1947, Battery 130 was never built. Battery 244 was decommissioned in 1950. The reservation was used by the U.S. Army Defense Command for anti-aircraft missile Nike Site, SF-51, during the Cold War. The reservation was finally closed in 1972 and portions transfered to the City of Pacifica in 1974.
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Milagra Ridge Military Reservation History
Battery 244 was 6" gun emplacement built during World War II but not finished or armed until until after World War II. The guns for Battery 244 were sent from Battery 246 at Fort Columbia, Washington. Battery 130 was to have been 16" gun battery like Battery Davis at Fort Funston but it was canceled.
Current Status
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
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Location: Seven miles south of San Francisco in the City of Pacifica, San Mateo, California. Maps & Images Lat: 37.64 Long: -122.479722 |
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