Westinghouse Atom Smasher
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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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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