The "A" Boom in Paducah

The "A" Boom in Paducah (HMWU5)

Location: Paducah, KY 42003 McCracken County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 5.232', W 88° 35.609'

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On October 18, 1950 the U.S. Atomic Energy commission approved the site of the former Kentucky Ordinance Works as the location for a new facility in the nation's rapidly growing nuclear production complex. Construction of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, ten miles west of the City of Paducah, brought sudden change to the community. The local population doubled as the construction work force arrived, retail sales rose from $44 million in 1950 to $94 million in 1953, and school enrollment rose from 8,000 to 12,000 in the same period.

This mural commemorates the dedication of thousands who worked for better plants, a stronger community and a higher quality of life.
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HM NumberHMWU5
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Date Added Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at 11:08am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 358375 N 4105733
Decimal Degrees37.08720000, -88.59348333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 5.232', W 88° 35.609'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 5' 13.92" N, 88° 35' 36.54" W
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Area Code(s)270
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 200-298 S Water St, Paducah KY 42003, US
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