The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗In 1947 the United States Atomic Energy Commission acquired about 100 acres from the United States Forest Service to build a company town to house construction and other contractors’ workers who did not qualify to reside within the secured city of Los Alamos. The town was erected quickly from early 1949, with the intent to provide accommodation for up to 1800 residents by mid-September of that year. This was accomplished with standard building designs, many prefabricated, and included dormitories for 912 men and 32 women, 64 single-, 297 double- and 48 three-bedroom houses, all as rental properties, as well as provision for 217 mobile homes. A school, shopping center, post office and administration building were also included.
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Nothing in White Rock is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean White Rock has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Bandelier CCC Historic District in White Rock, 3.9 miles away.
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Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
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