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EBR - I

Experimental Breeder Reactor I (EBR-I) is a decommissioned research reactor and U.S. National
Historic Landmark located in the desert about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Arco, Idaho. At 1:50 pm
on December 20, 1951 it became the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plant when it
produced sufficient electricity to illuminate four 200-watt light bulbs. It subsequently generated
sufficient electricity to power its building, and continued to be used for experimental purposes
until it was decommissioned in 1964.
EBR-1 Entrance
EBR-1 Entrance		 EBR-1
EBR-1		 Visitor's Lounge
Visitor's Lounge
Nuclear Powered Television
Nuclear Powered Television		 EBR - I
EBR - I		 Dependable Atomic Power
Dependable Atomic Power
Rod Farm
Rod Farm		 Valve Board
Valve Board		 Control Panel
Control Panel
Argon Gas System
Argon Gas System		 Breeder Valves
Breeder Valves		 Hydraulic Hi-speed Control
Hydraulic Hi-speed Control
EBR1
EBR1		 Do Not Touch
Do Not Touch		 Danger
Danger
X-39
X-39		 Sight Savers
Sight Savers		 SCRAM
SCRAM
The Patio
The Patio		 The Waiting Room
The Waiting Room

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Nina Ludwig29-Apr-2013 13:00
Fascinating pictures..
Photo.Keely20-Apr-2011 21:17
Very interesting collection. V.
Dan Greenberg28-Mar-2011 14:38
A magnificent tour! Great variety of great images that really sparks my interest in the place. ~V~
Greg Little27-Sep-2010 18:38
Interesting place. Such a 'time capsule'. V.
Marc Demoulin27-Sep-2010 06:52
Magnificent document on an intriguing place!! vVv
Marc
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)25-Sep-2010 22:16
wow fantastic work,vote
Paolo
Eduard Lampe25-Sep-2010 08:25
Wonderful gallery. thx for sharing. V
Pierre Schneider25-Sep-2010 06:41
Thanks for sharing, very interesting ! vVv...waiting for more outside.
Guest 25-Sep-2010 05:49
Fascinating collection of images and commentary
Raymond Ma14-Sep-2010 05:42
These images are fascinating and certainly suggests a sense of danger with all this restrained power.
Beautifully shot! V
Don Mottershead07-Sep-2010 03:48
Very cool study of a very interesting place. Great photography. ~V~
Marcio Cabral24-Aug-2010 01:16
Very interesting comps, excellent dinamic range! V
Brad Claypole14-Aug-2010 00:32
Cool Gallery - many abstract and details shots V
Lee G29-Jul-2010 03:52
Nicely done, I'm really enjoying the unique tour of the reactor!
V~
Ali Majdfar26-Jul-2010 08:24
Great captures of this place. ~V
Alain Boussac25-Jul-2010 20:32
Remarkable gallery with a particular atmosphere. Very interesting subjects, superbly photographed. V.
Mike Stobbs23-Jul-2010 01:48
This is going to be a most excellent gallery.....braVo...Mike
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