The wild side of seal beach naval weapons station orange. Concord naval weapons station was a military base established in 1942 north of the city of concord, california at the shore of the sacramento river where it. The contra costa transportation authority is testing the 3dprinted electric shuttle at gomentum at concord naval weapons station. Concord naval weapons station was a military base established in 1942 north of the city of concord, california at the shore of the sacramento river where it widens into suisun bay. Concord, california throws its hat in the ring in amazon bid. This is an excellent book for anyone who lives in concord or any of the surrounding communities. The concord naval weapons station, located in concord, ca, acts as a center of military command for u. Selfdriving shuttle, olli, tested at naval weapons station. Concord naval weapons station airfield, concord, ca 37. How soon do i need to make reservations to see the memorial. A view of one of the main administrative buildings is seen during a community and city employee tour of the concord naval weapons station in concord, calif. Learn more about concord naval base in commercial real estate. Naval weapons station concord is located on the california coast near the confluence of two rivers, the san joaquin and the sacramento and is regarded by the united states navy as being a vital. Aug 28, 2017 concord naval weapons station, fallbrook, california.
Suisun bay is connected to the pacific ocean by san francisco bay. Naval weapons station seal beach detachment concord interactive process. Overview of the reuse project concord community reuse. Full text of underground cities and bases see other formats detention facilities on august 24, 1939, f. Yet that is precisely the challengeand the opportunitythat the city of concord faces in coming up with a plan for the concord naval weapons station. Concord naval weapons station profile site description the 12,800acre concord naval weapons station was divided into two separate parts. In the east bay alone, the former concord naval weapons station, alameda naval air station, oakland army base, and naval station treasure island present enormous opportunitiesliterally thousands of acresto create jobs, build housing, and integrate cuttingedge technology into new communities. A rare look inside the gates at the concord naval weapons station on 51905 in concord, calif. Concord three years ago, the city jumped at the opportunity to buy the vacant military housing near the concord naval weapons station when the coast guard declared the property surplus but. The memorial is located at the concord naval weapons station near concord, california, in the united states.
In 1944, the town was a little more than a mile from a u. The station functioned as a world war ii armament storage depot, supplying ships at port chicago. Jun 18, 2017 saturday, for the second time in three months, representatives from lennarfivepoint stood before concord residents to discuss the development of the former concord naval weapons station. Lennar wins contract for developing concords naval station. Concords director of reuse planning guy bjerke, center, gives a community and city employee tour of the concord naval weapons station in concord, calif. Aug 14, 2015 gomentum station is on the old concord naval weapons station, a disused second world warera facility with 20 miles of paved highways and city streets. Catellus is very excited to be selected as one of the top two candidates to serve as master developer for the concord naval weapons station. Lennar wins contract for developing concord s naval station. Abandoned concord naval weapons station airfield, concord, ca. The town of port chicago was located on suisun bay in the estuary of the sacramento and san joaquin rivers. Plan your visit port chicago naval magazine national.
Likewise, the policy guidance detailed in the area plan books two and three will minimize. Concord nws concord, in the city of concord, contra costa county. Concord naval weapons station neighborhood in concord. Faqs port chicago naval magazine national memorial u. The purpose of book three is to focus on climate action as part of the vision for the former concord naval weapons station cnws. Answers to frequent questions about the port chicago disaster why is access to the memorial so controlled. Back to domestic index go to forgien index section constructed by sgt. This page shows how each document relates to the planning area and to the city as a whole, and indicates for what. A tour of the concord naval weapons station youtube. The concord naval weapons station cnws, contra costa county, california is a military weapons storage facility owned and operated by the u. Older, tunnels also connect the wineries north of napa, used for white slavery. Selfdriving cars now roam across former california military facilities. Naval weapons station concord how is naval weapons. Former military and civilian employees of naval weapons station concord california.
There are dozens of naval weapons stations located all over the globe. About 3,500 of the 5,100 acres of the concord naval weapons station will be open space, said madsen. May 23, 2018 concord s director of reuse planning guy bjerke, center, gives a community and city employee tour of the concord naval weapons station in concord, calif. Naval weapons station earle is a united states navy base in monmouth county, new jersey, united states. The inland area of the concord naval weapons station, a large portion of.
Concord residents reject plans for ice detention camp. Concord community reuse project, ca official website. Naval magazine, port chicago, an annex to the longestablished mare island naval shipyard and mare island magazine. Coast guard to sell vacant housing near concord naval. The nuremberg actions at concord naval weapons station are intended to be part of a national strategy to facilitate a major escalation of resistance and noncooperation with the insane, immoral, and illegal militarization of our culture and the daily death and maiming. Concord naval weapons station cowell historical society.
Cnws is bordered by the city of concord on the south, and the city of martinez lies to the west. Two important milestones have taken place just in the past week. Concord naval weapons station aka naval weapons station. It was a fantastic, thrilling urban legend for 12yearold boys who darted onto the cnws property to retrieve stray baseballs during the height of the.
Selfdriving cars rule old concord naval weapons station. Reservations are required because the concord naval weapons station is still an active military base. During world war ii it also had a naval outlying field at the. Selfdriving cars now roam across former california military. Sep 25, 2016 nukes at the concord naval weapons station. Concord naval weapons station was a military base established in 1942 north of the city of concord, the.
Disposal and reuse of the former naval weapons station seal. It has been the source of deployment of military munitions during world war ii, korea, vietnam, and now central america, among other military. The former naval weapons station seal beach, detachment port hadlock, officially became naval. It was very specific regarding the arsenal in concord. Retired concord marine barracks section opened on 070100 not affiliated with the marine corps, navy or any other us government agency. Concord naval weapons station is located on suisun bay in california and the bases history dates to december 1942 when concord was formed as an annex to the navys mare island facility. Concord weapons station has fraught history, but development. New date set for concord naval weapons station meeting. For beachgoers and i405 commuters passing the seal beach naval weapons station, mysterious grasscovered bunkers and a chainlink fence are the only things readily visible. Selfdriving cars now roam across former california. Selfdriving cars rule old concord naval weapons station sfgate. The military base houses personnel, conducts training operations for active duty and reservist forces, stores equipment, and supports military operations. The concord naval weapons station began in 1942 as the u.
Sep 08, 2017 concord, california throws its hat in the ring in amazon bid. Oct 03, 2019 the port chicago naval magazine national memorial is a memorial dedicated in 1994 recognizing the dead of the port chicago disaster, and the critical role played by port chicago, california during world war ii. Open, rolling grasslands with scattered oaks typify the. Naval magazine, port chicago, after the nearby town. The tidal area of approximately 7,630 acres to the north borders suisun bay and includes a deep water port. Apr 15, 2015 catellus is very excited to be selected as one of the top two candidates to serve as master developer for the concord naval weapons station. On september 1, 1987, while engaged in a protest against the shipping of u. Ports america provides stevedore services at the port of concord. Concord plans redevelopment of naval weapons station cbs. Saturday, for the second time in three months, representatives from lennarfivepoint stood before concord residents to discuss the development of.
Two cold warera vehicular tunnels carrying h street under sr 4. Navy munitions depot, the port chicago naval magazine, which was later expanded and renamed the concord naval weapons station but is now called the military ocean. Naval weapons station concord how is naval weapons station concord abbreviated. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Controversy delays concord naval weapons station project. Oct 16, 2017 the city council will hold a second study session on the land use plan for the concord naval weapons station development on oct. The difference between concord and the developer of 00 homes. Gomentum station is on the old concord naval weapons station, a disused second world warera facility with 20 miles of paved highways and city streets. Its rare for a bay area city to be in the position of deciding what to do with a windfall of thousands of acres of open space within existing city limits. History of the concord naval weapons station concord.
The concord naval weapons station has been scarred by tragedy, but an intriguing plan could replace the stark rows of ammunition bunkers. Naval weapons station wpnsta concord also known as naval weapons station seal beach detachment,concord is a 12,800acre site located in the northcentral portion of contra costa county. Yet that is precisely the challengeand the opportunitythat the city of concord faces in coming up with a. Learn more about concord naval weapons station in commercial real estate. Jul 30, 2016 concord naval weapons station airfield, concord, ca 37. Atsdr solicits and evaluates information from numerous city, state, and federal agencies, the companies responsible. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more.
Naval weapons station concord public group facebook. In 1942, at the beginning of world war ii, the navy built an annex to the mare island magazine, located near concord. The city council will hold a second study session on the land use plan for the concord naval weapons station development on oct. Concord naval weapons station, fallbrook, california. Military personnel who was stationed at naval weapons station concord nwsc will find the book to be an enjoyable, interesting and find it hard to to put the book down. Concord naval weapons station fallbrook, california.
You are reading the concord reuse project area plan book three. The port chicago naval magazine national memorial is a memorial dedicated in 1994 recognizing the dead of the port chicago disaster, and the critical role played by port chicago, california during world war ii. Concord naval weapons station neighborhood, concord, california ca, 94519, 94520, 94521 detailed profile. Concord naval weapons station redevelopment awaits citys. Concord naval weapons station plans exciting, unnerving. Coast guard to sell vacant housing near concord naval weapons.
Step into the past and present marine barracks concord naval weapons station, california photos after closing date last updated location of photo section. This is an overview of the three area plan books that present the citys plans for the future of the former concord naval weapons station. Naval magazine, port chicago, an annex to the longestablished mare island naval shipyard. Development of the nuremberg actions at concord, ca naval weapons station cnws the concord, ca naval weapons stations is one of the largest munitions depots on the west coast of the united states. Jul 01, 2007 its rare for a bay area city to be in the position of deciding what to do with a windfall of thousands of acres of open space within existing city limits. Concord naval weapons station was a military base established in. In 1857, the first ammunition magazine was completed at mare island naval shipyard in vallejo. Edgar hoover met with president roosevelt to talk about a detention plan for the united states, conceivably to deal with a wartime scenario. All visitors need to be cleared by the military, so at least 2 weeks notice is required. The three books of the concord reuse project crp area plan together establish a program of activities to limit harmful greenhouse gas ghg emissions created by human activity.
Of the major yards located in the united states, naval weapons station concord provides a west coast harbor for the pacific fleet. History of the concord naval weapons station the concord naval weapons station began in 1942 as the u. Abandoned concord naval weapons station airfield, concord. Naval weapons station concord mesothelioma symptoms. East bay military bases get a new lease on life diablo. Transformation of concord naval weapons station begins to.
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