Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet Headquarters (World War II)

The Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet Headquarters, located on Makalapa Drive in Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii, is a historic military building established in 1942 during World War II. It served as the headquarters for Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who played a crucial role in significant Pacific campaigns, including the Battle of Midway. The building, designed to be bombproof and featuring unique architectural elements like lanais, was part of a larger wartime construction effort. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, it continues to function as the headquarters for the US Navy Pacific Fleet, making it a notable site for both tourists and researchers interested in military history.