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LocationSouthwest corner of Central & Third Avenues,
Golden vicinity, CO
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Documentation compiled after 1968.
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Survey number HAER CO-83-S
Significance: This building is a primary contributor of the Rocky Flats Plant historic district, and is associated with the U.S. strategy of nuclear military deterrence during the Cold War, a strategy considered of major importance in preventing Soviet nuclear attack. Building 122 housed the on-site medical facilities of the Plant and occupational health and internal dosimetry organizations. Emergency medical services, diagnosis, decontamination, first aid, x-ray, and minor surgical treatment were carried out in this building. In addition to providing medical care, personnel in this building conducted medical research and studies...
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Health Care Facilities
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Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)
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