National Register of Historic Places

Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory

Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory is a historic place in Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 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 66000893.

Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New MexicoListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000893★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory?

Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the sixteen research and development laboratories of the United States Department of Energy (DOE), located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the American southwest. Best known for its central role in helping develop the first atomic bomb, LANL is one of the world's largest and most advanced scientific institutions.

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Listing details

Name
Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
City
Los Alamos
County
Los Alamos County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000893
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.88234, -106.29941
When was Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory listed on the National Register?

Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory located?

Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory is located in Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico at approximately 35.88234, -106.29941. See the map above.

Is Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.