LA-43 Nike Missile Site (IFC) Traditional Cache

During the Cold War the U.S. Military constructed 16 Nike Missile sites around the Los Angles area. The first one was operation in 1950 and the last one was decommissioned in 1974. Today little remains of this interesting part of L.A. defense history. This is the location of the L-43 missile site’s Battery Integrated Fire Control (IFC). The HIPAR power room with its commanding view of the Los Angeles Harbor at the IFC site, has been converted for use by the Marine Exchange. The generator and the operations control buildings are being utilized by the Angels Gate Cultural Center as artist studios. The various tower pads are in a state of general disrepair, but all are present except the HIPAR tower.

Integrated Fire Control (IFC) in Operation


Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Today