Detecting an old 50s Nike missile base...

[mr helton]

I just found out about this place right near my house. Apparently it was a base in the 50s, then in 1982 it was converted to a youth correctional facility or something, then was bought by the city and demolished in late 2012. I'm gonna go there today to see what I can find. Pretty excited!

 

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[vpnavy]

I will wait - hurry back with your findings mr helton.

 

[christo000]

nice its always great to find a spot with history close to home make sure u got that smaller col to disect the trash and nails, keep us posted and good luck

 

[mr helton]

Here is the stuff I found at the missile base today, nothing overly good but I did find 2 wheat pennies and the rest are 1960s. The quarter is so close...1965.

That thing at the bottom has an eagle on it but it's really dirty so I can't see anything else.

I think I'll tumble some of this stuff to bring out the details and get off all the dirt and rust.

 

[wvwildman]

nice finds congrats HH

 

[mr helton]

Thanks

I'm definitely gonna hit it a few times because the area is huge.

Here are some pics from the place by the way. I don't mind sharing the info. Hell if someone is local to that, I'd love a regular digging partner!

Detroiturbex.com - Nike Missile Site D-87

 

[christo000]

Ohh nice finds looks like a sweet spot keep us informed

 

[mr helton]

The tough part is that they completely bulldozed and cleaned it out last year so none of the buildings are there. They ripped up most of the foundations too so it's really hard to tell where I am exactly. Carrying that overhead picture and using google maps photo view helps though.

 

[l2hunt]

mr helton, i believe that item on the bottom is a rank insignia for enlisted personnel, E-4 specialist, however, that insignia is for the u.s. army.

 

[mr helton]

Than you, and you are exactly right!

I will post the better pics I took of it but I'll have to do it after work.

 

[cooper1841]

Looks like a great spot. Google Earth is a big help, but sometimes I use Penn- Pilot Photo centers, It seems to go back farther time wise than Google Earth. Nice finds HH

 

[sandy shoes]

good luck let us know what you find