Ogden Arsenal, Tracer & Ignitor Composition Building, 6452 North Loop, Layton, Davis County, UT
Summary
Significance: Building 1946 was used to prepare chemicals that were used in the production of 37mm anti-tank ammunition, and it provides particularly vivid images of the processes involved in the manufacture and storage of munitions at Ogden Arsenal. In addition, this building contributes to a deeper understanding of the U.S. Army build-up which occurred on the eve of and during World War II.
Survey number: HAER UT-84-AU
Building/structure dates: 1942 Initial Construction
Tags
layton
ogden
tracer
ignitor
composition
ignitor composition
loop
north loop
davis
davis county
utah
richard dockendorf
historic american engineering record
lysa wegman french
photo
ogden arsenal
ultra high resolution
high resolution
manufacturing plants
cars
automobile
car
library of congress
Date
1969 - 1980
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Wegman-French, Lysa, transmitter
Dockendorf, Richard, photographer
Location
Layton
,
41.06022, -111.97105
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html