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Location DB > United States > Illinois > Galena > Radar Bunkers
 Name
Radar Bunkers
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 Database Info
created by Clockwork on 8/8/2011 10:25 PM
last modified by Clockwork on 8/8/2011 10:55 PM
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 Overview
 Description
Off Blackjack Road, in Galena, Illinois, sits an obscure relic of the Cold War missile defense network. This radar station was originally tasked with monitoring airspace to detect incoming threats and relay with other radar sites throughout the nation. When the United States began disarming the nukes, these radar stations were decommissioned and scrapped.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address
Blackjack Road
Galena, Illinois
United States
Owner: Department of Natural Resources
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  •  Hazards
     Interesting Features
    The old access road leading down to the radar bunkers is interesting in that it features gutters with dedicated drains, which is unusual so far out in the wilderness.
     Security Measures
  • A cattle gate prevents you from driving down the old access road.
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 0
    Closed: 0
     Required Equipment
  • binoculars
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • towelettes
  • Grain Belt
  •  Recommended Equipment
    Blackberry Brandy
     History
    During the Cold War, radar sites like these were built as a vast defense network. This bunker was decommissioned decades ago, and now rots as an obscure relic of that bygone era.
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     Future Plans
    These Cold War relics will continue to rot, hidden from view, forever.
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    Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
    Sun, Jan 14th, 2007
    posted by Clockwork
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 9/21/2011 6:32 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Sep 21 11 at 6:32, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Sep 21 11 at 4:41, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
  • on Sep 21 11 at 4:41, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
  • on Sep 21 11 at 4:41, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
  • on Sep 21 11 at 4:30, Clockwork added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Aug 9 11 at 15:54, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Aug 8 11 at 23:16, Clockwork made this location available
  • on Aug 8 11 at 23:14, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
  • on Aug 8 11 at 23:14, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
  • on Aug 8 11 at 23:05, Clockwork added some pictures to a gallery
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