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Abandoned industry

Buildings in the Savanna Army Depot in stark contrast with the sky and snow. The Savanna Army Depot was a 13,000-acre facility that tested and stored weapons and ammunition.

The depot was opened in 1917 and was one of the largest U.S. Army munitions depots.

The depot was contaminated with hazardous chemicals during its operation.

The depot was listed as a Superfund site by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1989.

The depot's closure was gradual, with the Army slowly laying off employees.

The depot's land is being redeveloped for commercial and business use, and for wildlife and fish refuge. AI generated info.

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Uploaded on February 2, 2025
Taken on January 27, 2025