Site Information: Lewis
Site 556-5 44 19' 56" N – 73 33' 14" W
This site, located in the town of Lewis, was an Atlas Missile silo from its construction in 1961 until its deactivation in 1965. It was one of 12 Atlas F silos constructed in a ring around Plattsburgh Air Force Base, at a cost of around $3 million each. This site is now in private ownership and is under development. The website www.missilebases.com says that the Australian owner, Alexander Michael, is looking for an investment partner in his attempt to turn the silo into an entertainment venue.
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Access Road, 2006
My print:
Lewis Gate, Linocut printed on Arches Cover, 4" X 6", 2006
Links:
- Site webpage
- NYS Military Museum
- Photographs from www.siloworld.com.
- Real estate opportunity.
Maps:
Google Interactive Map
- The former missile silo is located south of Hale Hill Road and west of Route 9.
Microsoft Terraserver Map
- The missile silo is located at "Site 10."
Terraserver Aerial Photograph
- The silo area is visible at the end of the access road.
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