Los Alamos guard tower
Los Alamos, New Mexico was the place where the first atomic bombs were made in World War 2.
The existence of the entire town was kept secret from the rest of the country and it was surrounded by armed guards and fences.
It's existence, together with the thousands of people who lived there was only revealed in 1945 after the bombs had been used on Japan.
Not until 1957 were the barriers and guards removed and the town opened to outsiders. Very little of the original barriers are left but this guard tower was located at the main gate. Now you can drive past without stopping.
There is now a separate secure area, away from the town, where atomic research and other science is carried out. You are not allowed to go there!
Los Alamos guard tower
Los Alamos, New Mexico was the place where the first atomic bombs were made in World War 2.
The existence of the entire town was kept secret from the rest of the country and it was surrounded by armed guards and fences.
It's existence, together with the thousands of people who lived there was only revealed in 1945 after the bombs had been used on Japan.
Not until 1957 were the barriers and guards removed and the town opened to outsiders. Very little of the original barriers are left but this guard tower was located at the main gate. Now you can drive past without stopping.
There is now a separate secure area, away from the town, where atomic research and other science is carried out. You are not allowed to go there!