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Los Alamos National Laboratory

로스앨러모스군

10 story sections28 min 40 s in all

research laboratory initially involved in the design of nuclear weapons

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  1. 1Los Alamos National Laboratory2:49

    Welcome to Los Alamos National Laboratory, situated on the breathtaking Pajarito Plateau in Northern New Mexico. As you arrive at this high desert elevation of seven thousand three hundred feet, you are immediately struck by the…

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  2. 2Visitor Center and the Security Gates3:05

    Our physical journey begins near the heart of town at the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center. Before you step inside to plot your route, take a moment to observe the bronze sculpture of General Leslie…

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  3. 3Ashley Pond Park2:54

    We now stand at the edge of Ashley Pond Park, a seemingly tranquil oasis right in the middle of the city. As you watch the ducks glide across the water and feel the cool mountain breeze, it is difficult to imagine the intense,…

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  4. 4The Ice House Memorial2:51

    Just off the southern edge of Ashley Pond, you will find a modest stone structure known as the Ice House Memorial. While it may look like a simple historic remnant, its story is deeply intertwined with both the rustic origins of…

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  5. 5Fuller Lodge2:51

    Directly across from the manicured grounds of Ashley Pond stands the magnificent Fuller Lodge. With its grand scale and rustic beauty, it is arguably the most iconic architectural landmark in all of Los Alamos. …

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  6. 6Los Alamos Historical Museum2:47

    Just steps away from the grand timber frame of Fuller Lodge is a much more modest, yet equally significant building, the Los Alamos Historical Museum. This structure holds the unique distinction of being the oldest continuously…

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  7. 7Bathtub Row and the Hans Bethe House2:48

    Leaving the museum complex, we now stroll down a picturesque, tree lined street with a rather peculiar and famous name, Bathtub Row. During the hasty construction of the secret city in nineteen forty three, materials were scarce…

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  8. 8The Robert Oppenheimer House2:55

    Continuing our walk along the historic Bathtub Row, we arrive at a structure that was the true social and intellectual epicenter of the secret city, the Robert Oppenheimer House. Built in nineteen twenty nine, this nearly century…

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  9. 9The Bradbury Science Museum2:57

    Our final major stop on this walking tour brings us into the modern era at the Bradbury Science Museum, located just a few blocks away from the historic district. While the buildings we have explored so far tell the story of the…

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  10. 10Closing2:43

    As our tour of Los Alamos draws to a close, take a final moment to look out toward the deep canyons and towering mesas that surround this remarkable town. The physical isolation that made the Pajarito Plateau the perfect location…

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What is Los Alamos National Laboratory?

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a place in 로스앨러모스군 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location로스앨러모스군
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Total length28 min 40 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.8756, -106.3242
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within a 5-minute walk
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