Chicago, Illinois: Atomic Chain Reaction Monument
Where that pesky atomic genie clawed his way out of the bottle. A bulbous stylization of an atomic mushroom cloud stands on the spot where the first atomic chain reaction was created by humankind. "On December 2, 1942, Man Achieved Here The First Self-Sustaining Chain Reaction And Thereby Initiated The Controlled Release Of Nuclear Energy."
- Address:
- East 56th St., Chicago, IL
- Directions:
- University of Chicago, Squash Court, West Stands, Stagg Field.
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Atomic Chain Reaction Monument
Quite an awesome atomic discovery while exploring colleges for my daughter. This nuclear landmark is nestled in the University of Chicago campus. A great place to start any Atomic Tourism road trip!
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The bulbous bronze Henry Moore sculpture and historical plaques mark the spot where Manhattan project scientists, government-funded and working in secret, coaxed the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction out of Chicago Pile-1. It happened on December 2, 1942.