Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Livermorium Plaza

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 28, 2023

1. Livermorium Plaza Marker

Inscription. In 1989, scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory collaborated with a team at the Flerov Institute in Dubna, Russia, resulting in the creation of elements 114 and 116. On May 30, 2012, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry adopted the names Flerovium 114 and Livermorium 116 in recognition of this international effort.

On June 24, 2013, this site was dedicated as Livermorium Plaza to commemorate this historic event.

Mayor John Marchand, Livermore, California; Mayor V.E. Prokh, Dubna, Russia; Penrose Albright, Ph.D., Director LLNL

Erected 2023.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 37° 40.917′ N, 121° 46.078′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Livermore Drive and First Street, on the right when traveling north. The plaque is mounted to the concrete bench in the plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 South Livermore Drive, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Livermorium (a few steps from this marker); The Story of Livermorium (a few steps from this marker); Livermore Flagpole

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Italy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Livermore Town Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Livermore Town Hall Jail and Firehouse (about 400 feet away); Odd Fellows Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Livermorium, The Story of Livermorium

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 28, 2023

2. Livermorium Plaza Marker

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Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 28, 2023

3. Livermorium Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.