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LocationNortheast quad of Plant between buildings 776/777,
Golden vicinity, CO
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1968.
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Survey number HAER CO-83-AB
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 778 was constructed in 1957 as a support facility for the 700 complex plutonium production buildings. It was used to launder the white clothing and respirators required to be worn by Plant employees...
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Laundries
Collection
Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)
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