The Columbia Basin was dusted only with sagebrush and bunchgrass before settlers harnessed the power of the mighty Columbia River. With irrigation came the small town of Richland, and its sister towns of White Bluffs and Hanford. On the advent of U.S. involvement in the Second World War, Richland was discovered by government scientists. Breaking ground in March of 1943, through one of the fastest-built government operations ever, the first nuclear reactor went critical in September of that year. Most of the workers did not understand what they had produced until after Nagasaki was destroyed. The local paper announced, Peace! Our Bomb Clinched It This book, the first to cover the history of the small town that played a part in one of the most earth-shattering events of United States history, captures the people and events that have shaped Richland's character, including the Flood of 1948, the Atomic Frontier Days Festival, the relocation of the town to make way for the Hanford site's construction camp, and pictures gathered from Richland Bomber alumni.
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Elizabeth Gibson, a third generation Hanford worker, has published two books and dozens of articles on the history of America's western frontier, as well as worked as an editor for the East Benton County Historical Society publication.
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A Wonderful Trip Down Memory Lane!,
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This review is from: Richland, Washington (Images of America) (English and English Edition) (Paperback)
I grew up in Richland during the era that Beth Gibson so wonderfully chronicles in this book. The memories come flooding back. Well written, well documented... wonderful photo collection. Now... fifty years later... I produce the http://NightTalker.com program and we will be featuring this book on our show. Highly recommended for anyone looking for insights on this unique and intriguing little town.
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A must visit!,
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This review is from: Richland, Washington (Images of America) (English and English Edition) (Paperback)
Richland, Wa is an area that is nestled in the beautiful Columbia basin and boasts some of our nations best rolling hills, rivers, and wildlife. Also known as the Tri-Cities, (including the areas of Richland, WA and Pasco, WA)this area is home to the Hanford nuclear reservation plant, and is 20 minutes away from the Oregon border. With Portland, OR 3.5 hours away, and Seattle 4, this cheaper cost of living, low crime, and a total area population of over 300,000 makes this area a fantastic place to live and to raise your family. Median house prices average at about $130,000. A must visit!
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George Washington Way, Columbia River, Atomic Frontier Days, Lee Boulevard, Richland High School, Uptown Shopping Center, Columbia High School, General Electric, Hanford Engineer Works, Richland Bombers, Yakima River, Desert Inn, Hanford High, Benton County, Hanford Construction Camp, Thrifty Drug Store, World War, Christ the King School, Columbia Basin, Howard Amon Park, Patti Jones, Sacajawea School New!
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George Washington Way, Columbia River, Atomic Frontier Days, Lee Boulevard, Richland High School, Uptown Shopping Center, Columbia High School, General Electric, Hanford Engineer Works, Richland Bombers, Yakima River, Desert Inn, Hanford High, Benton County, Hanford Construction Camp, Thrifty Drug Store, World War, Christ the King School, Columbia Basin, Howard Amon Park, Patti Jones, Sacajawea School New!
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- George Washington (2 Volumes) (BCL1 - U.S. History) by Rupert Hughes on page 76
- The Washington Way (Great Presidential Decisions) by Jeffrey Morris on page 102
- George Washington by Vivian Laubach Thompson on page 76
- High School by David Owen on page 37
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