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Hanford B Reactor

Richland, Washington • Benton County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The Hanford B Reactor in Richland, Washington, is the world's first full-scale plutonium production reactor. Built in secrecy during World War II, it was a monumental feat of engineering designed to produce fissile material for the atomic bomb.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
9.5
Listed Date
4/3/1992
Other Names
105-b

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Engineering; Science; Politics/Government
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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