Go inside a Nike missile site! View the inner workings and relive the day-to-day operations. Told through the eyes of the men and women who stood ready at Site SF-88, THE LAST MISSILE SITE paints a vivid picture of the around-the-clock military mission that protected our nation from aerial attack during the tensest years of the Cold War.
THE LAST MISSILE SITE is the first book to fully describe SF-88—the only restored Nike missile site—and is ideal for historic preservationists, ColdWar buffs, military historians, vets, park managers, park visitors, and volunteer groups.
Inside you'll find:
<ul>
<li>Historical and present-day photographs</li>
<li>New 3-D graphics</li>
<li>Full-color maps</li>
<li>Extensive oral history interviews</li>
<li>Full index</li>
</ul>

The Last Missile Site: An Operational and Physical History of Nike Site SF-88 Fort Barry, California

History

Martini, John A.

Haller, Stephen A.

Americas

Hole in the Head Press

Tucked into a sheltered valley in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Baker is an outstanding example of saving your nation's heritage by bringing new life to an historic area. Once part of the coastal defense system that - from the Civil War to the Cold War - protected San Francisco Bay and its valuable port from attack, today, the fort is an inspiring showcase of a remarkable post-to-part conversion. After more than a century as a US Army installation, Fort Baker is now protected by the National Park Service, and its historic buildings, fortifications and spectacular views are available for public enjoyment. Inside you'll find: In-depth history of the evolution of Fort Baker Historical and contemporary maps and photographs Artis's rendering of the never-built fort at Lime Point Self-guided tours of the fort's parade ground and waterfront Building histories for today's Cavallo Point: The Lodge at the Golden Gate Appendices with detailed information on army units, commanding officers and fortifications.

Fort Baker Through the Years: The Post, the Park, the Lodge

Baron, Kristin L.

Like a majestic ocean liner or a grand hotel, the Victorian-era Sutro Baths dazzled visitors with its over-the-top opulence and its many attractions: seven swimming pools filled with filtered and heated seawater, a museum, restaurants, tropical plants, promenades, and seating for thousands of spectators, all covered by more than 100,000 square feet of glass.
The creation of Comstock millionaire Adolph Sutro, the Baths opened in 1894 and ended in fire in 1966. Once the debris was cleared, little remained of Sutro’s ambitious structure, which he intended to outshine the baths of Rome. Today, visitors explore its concrete ruins and mysterious tunnels, which are protected by the National Park Service as part of the larger Lands End site.
Sutro’s Glass Palace, the fascinating story of a vanished but enduring piece of San Francisco history, comprehensively answers the question, “What was this place?”.
Inside you'll find:
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<li>An in-depth account of the rise and fall of Sutro Baths</li>
<li>Detailed architectural renderings and diagrams</li>
<li>Historical and contemporary photographs</li>
<li>News stories of the day revealing the Baths’ darker side</li>
<li>A field guide to the ruins</li>
</ul>

Sutro's Glass Palace: The Story of Sutro Baths

CIVIL WAR, INDIAN WARS, SPANISH AMERICAN, PHILIPPINE, WWI, WWII,

Alcatraz at war

Golden Gate National Parks Association

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Books by Martini, John A.

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The Last Missile Site: An Operational and Physical History of Nike Site SF-88 Fort Barry, California

Fort Baker Through the Years: The Post, the Park, the Lodge

Sutro's Glass Palace: The Story of Sutro Baths

Alcatraz at war