Title | Atomic Energy |
View | West Stands Demolition, 1957 1 |
Series | III: Events |
Description | Norman Hilberry (left) and Leo Szilard (right) discuss atomic energy research. The scientists worked with the late Enrico Fermi to achieve the first controlled nuclear fission chain reaction at the University of Chicago's Stagg Field, December 2, 1942. The occasion was a ceremony, which preceded the demolition of the athletic venue's stands, August 15, 1957. |
Subject Terms | Hilberry, Norman, 1899-1986 | Szilard, Leo, 1898-1964 | Scientists | Nuclear fission--History | Grandstands | Demolition (Process) |
Photographer | Argonne National Laboratory |
Photograph Date | 1957-08-15 |
Physical Format | Photographic prints; 26.8 x 20.5 cm |
Location | University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
Image Identifier | apf3-00229 |
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