Rocky Flats Plant, Uranium Rolling & Forming Operations, Southeast section of plant, southeast quadrant of intersection of Central Avenue & Eighth Street, Golden, Jefferson County, CO
Summary
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. As production of nuclear weapons increased, space in Buildings 881 & 444, (enriched uranium and depleted uranium parts manufacturing) became inadequate. Building 883 was constructed to handle additional uranium rolling and forming operations.
Survey number: HAER CO-83-R
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97000377
Tags
Date
1969 - 1980
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Location
Golden (Colo.), 39.75657, -105.22961
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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