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Location DB > United States > Massachusetts > Hingham > The Annex
 Name
The Annex
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 Database Info
created by MrGreenJeans on 1/13/2010 2:52 AM
last modified by Morbidskull on 10/29/2014 1:49 AM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
Former munitions depot and missile factory. Once held nuclear missiles in it's bunkers. Most of the buildings have been demolished but there are still plenty of old rails, roads and bunkers on the property. The active "Friends of Wompatuck" supports the demolition of buildings on the property.
 Basic Information
Type: Outdoors
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: forget it
 Physical Information
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Hingham, Massachusetts
United States
Owner: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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  •  Hazards
     Interesting Features
    Former munitions depot and missile factory. Once held nuclear missiles in it's bunkers. Most of the buildings have been demolished but there are still plenty of old rails, roads and bunkers on the property.
     Security Measures
     Historical Dates
    Built: 1941
    Closed: 1995
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     History
    In 1941 the Navy ran out of room in Hingham at their ammunition depot, now Bare Cove Park. They started work on an annex, called The Creepies by some locals. It was connected to a rail spur east of Nantasket and had a rail yard that could fit 225 freight cars! In 1943 a second track between the two areas that had been unused was reinstalled for exclusive use of munitions trains. The rails can still be seen in the creepies, among the ruins of the buildings.

    From 1941 until 1965 the Navy used the site, including over 130 bunkers, for munitions storage, mine production and production of rocket engines. Several areas are now called the "Burning Ground" where unexploded munitions were burnt. In 1967 the Navy gave most of the land to the state, making it a state park. From 1968 until 1971 the Army used the Navy's land to conduct research and development. In 1971 the Navy gave what land it still held to the Army who used it for training and vehicle maintenance. In 1985 the Army gave all but 125 acres to the state.
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    Thu, Jan 13th, 2005
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    Photography 6 / 10
    Coolness 7 / 10
    Content Quality 8 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Mike Dijital on 11/1/2014 6:00 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Nov 1 14 at 18:00, Mike Dijital validated this location
  • on Oct 29 14 at 1:49, Morbidskull changed the following: Year Closed, Status, Hazards, Recommendation, Security Measures
  • on Feb 24 12 at 18:08, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Feb 23 12 at 18:19, Kurt updated gallery picture DSC02396
  • on Feb 23 12 at 18:19, Kurt updated gallery picture garage
  • on Feb 23 12 at 18:19, Kurt updated gallery picture doorway
  • on Feb 23 12 at 18:19, Kurt updated gallery picture hallway
  • on Feb 23 12 at 18:19, Kurt updated gallery picture colors
  • on Feb 23 12 at 18:18, Kurt updated gallery picture roofless
  • on Feb 23 12 at 18:18, Kurt updated gallery picture 5646133904_7897c12331_b
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