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The history of Los Alamos

Los Alamos (Spanish: Los Álamos, meaning 'The Poplars') is a census-designated place in Los Alamos County, New Mexico, United States, that is recognized as one of the development and creation places of the atomic bomb—the primary objective of the Manhattan Pr… We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos through the years

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Los Alamos

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