Nike Missiles in Cleveland Article

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Nike missiles in Cleveland...and Westlake Article: Origsize: 8.5" x 11"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI
Nike missiles in Cleveland...and Westlake Article

Origsize: 8.5" x 11"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI

Name/Title

Nike Missiles in Cleveland Article

Entry/Object ID

R.09.019

Scope and Content

Bay Village Observer article, "Nike Missiles in Cleveland...and Westlake," by Denny Wendell from May 2, 2023. Recounts the history of border protection that takes place along Lake Erie on Lake Rd. From 1955-1971, Nike missile bases were constructed at seven sites in Cuyahoga County to protect the northern border between The US and Canada in case of Soviet attack. Towards the end of the Cold War, the bases were closed and repurposed.

Collection

Military Collection

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Person or Organization

Wendell, Denny

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Notes

2021.22.01, R.2021.07.03