Westinghouse Atom Smasher

Westinghouse Atom Smasher (HMVO9)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Allegheny County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 24.642', W 79° 50.535'

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The world's 1st industrial Van de Graaff generator was created by Westinghouse Research Labs in 1937 as an early experiment with atomic energy. The 5-story pear-shaped structure is located here. The company remained active in establishing US leadership in nuclear power.
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HM NumberHMVO9
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Year Placed2010
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Sunday, October 19th, 2014 at 6:25pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 598231 N 4473985
Decimal Degrees40.41070000, -79.84225000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 24.642', W 79° 50.535'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 24' 38.52" N, 79° 50' 32.10" W
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Area Code(s)412
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-103 F Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15221, US
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