Atoms For Peace-Arco ID1
Atoms for Peace
An important page in atomic history was written here on July 17, 1955 when the lights of Arco were successfully powered from atomic energy.
Chosen by the Atomic Energy Commission as an experiment in the peaceful use of atomic power, Arco, Idaho became the first town in the free world to be served by electrical energy developed from the atom. The energy for this experiment was produced at the National Reactor Testing Station in the Arco desert southeast of here.
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Near the crossroads of 152, 20,26, and 93, at Bottolfsen Park.

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Wisconsin's First Nuclear-Fueled Electric Generating Plant WI223
Dairyland Power Cooperative in April of 1961 was designated by the Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Commission as eligible to construct and operate a nuclear-fueled electric powner plant as a research and development pilot installation. On June 8, 1962, the Atomic Energy Commission entered into a contract with the Allis-Chalmers Company of Milwaukee for the fabrication of a 50-megawatt facility, now identified as the La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor (LACBWR), and with Dairyland Power Cooperative for its eventual operation. Construction began in May of 1963. On July 11, 1967, at 7:39 in the evening, the reactor achieved its first self-sustaining chain reaction, which ushered Wisconsin into the nuclear age. Operation at full power level was attained on August 1, 1969. After several modifications and numerous tests, it was declared operational for commercial use on February 1, 1971, with a firm capacity of 50 megawatts. Dairyland Power Cooperative acquired full ownership of this nuclear-fueled electric generating facility by its purchase from the Atomic Energy Commission in August of 1973.

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Oak Ridge 1D23
In 1943, Oak Ridge was created as the residential center for the Clinton Engineering Works. Located on the northeast comer of a 59,000-acre reservation acquired by the government in 1942, the community was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, Architects. In 1945, Oak Ridge reached a peak population of 75,000. On January I, 1947, the Atomic Energy Commission assumed control of the community. In 1959, Oak Ridge became an incorporated municipality.

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Oak Ridge 1F37
In 1943, Oak Ridge was created as the residential center for the Clinton Engineering Works. Located on the northeast corner of a 59,000-acre reservation acquired by the government in 1942, the community was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, Architects. In 1945, Oak Ridge reached a peak population of 75,000. On January I, 1947, the Atomic Energy Commission assumed control of the community. In 1959, Oak Ridge became an incorporated municipality.

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Castle on the Hill 1D28
The Administration Building for the Clinton Engineering Works opened March 15, 1943. Dubbed 'The Castle," it became headquarters for the Manhattan Engineering District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, from which all Manhattan Project construction was directed, 1943-1945. The Atomic Energy Commission assumed control of the property on January I, 1947. "The Castle" was demolished and replaced by the Federal Building in 1970.

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