Alameda Point (Alameda, California)

USA / California / Emeryville / Alameda, California
 airport, military, navy, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, draw only border, closed / former military, historic district
Formerly Alameda Naval Air Station (Alameda NAS).

The NAS at Alameda contained 2,479 acres (1003 ha) of property owned by the U.S. Navy: 1,521 acres (615 ha) upland, and 958 acres (387 ha) of submerged tideland in San Francisco Bay. In addition, 155 acres (62 ha) are leased from the City of Alameda. Naval Air Station Alameda provided support services to Naval aviation facilities. Berthing space at two piers accommodated aircraft carriers, and ship maintenance was also accomplished at Alameda. The Naval Air Rework Facility Alameda allowed for repair and revamping of Navy jet and turboprop aircraft.

NAS Alameda Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as number # 12001191.

www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/alameda.htm

www.airfields-freeman.com/CA/Airfields_CA_Oakland.htm#a...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alameda_Point,_Alameda,_California
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Coordinates:   37°47'0"N   122°18'41"W

Comments

  • This is where they keep the nuclear wessels.
  • Often seen on Mythbusters
  • "Matrix Reloaded" was partially filmed here
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