National Register of Historic Places
Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1
Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 is a historic place in Arco, Butte County, Idaho, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000307.
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Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1
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About this place
What is Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1?
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. It was the world's first breeder reactor. At 1:50 p.m. on December 20, 1951, it became one of the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plants when it produced sufficient electricity to illuminate four 200-watt light bulbs. EBR-I soon generated sufficient electricity to power its building and the town of Arco, and continued to be used for experimental research until it was decommissioned in 1964. The museum is open for visitors from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
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Listing details
- Name
- Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1
- City
- Arco
- County
- Butte County
- State
- Idaho
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000307
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 43.51133, -113.00640
When was Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 listed on the National Register?
Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 located?
Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 is located in Arco, Butte County, Idaho at approximately 43.51133, -113.00640. See the map above.
Is Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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