Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2009
1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Marker
Founded by Ernest O. Lawrence and Edward Teller, the Atomic Energy Commission opened the Laboratory to help maintain America's superiority in nuclear deterrence and ensure national security. Throughout its history, the Lab has fulfilled its national security mission - establishing itself as a hallmark of cutting-edge science in the name of national security.
For 50 years LLNL has been managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration and its predecessor organizations.
Marker dedicated here during the Lab's 50th anniversary year 2002.
Time capsule buried here to be opened in 2052.
Erected 2002.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1888.
Location. 37° 41.176′ N, 121° 41.843′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wente Bros. Winery (approx. 2.1 miles away); From China to America (approx. 2˝ miles away); Concannon Vineyard (approx. 2.7 miles away); Joaquin Murrieta and Murrieta's Well (approx. 2.8 miles away); Trevarno Road (approx. 2.8 miles away); This Cherry Tree is a Gift (approx. 3.2 miles away); William M. Mendenhall 1823 – 1911 / De Anza Expedition Campsite (approx. 3.4 miles away); Livermore Rodeo (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Lawrence Livermore Lab, but outside of the entrance gate on Eastside Drive (Lupin Way). From the parking lot in front of the Discovery Center, walk up the Discovery Center walkway and follow the signs to the press center. The marker is in front of the press center.
Also see . . . Livermore Naval Air Station. eLivermore's series of pages on the history of Livermore NAS, with pictures. (Submitted on December 8, 2009.)
Additional keywords. nuclear weapons
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2009
2. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Marker - Wide Shot
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,402 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 7, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on December 8, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
