Hanford: Secret Cities & Communities

Aerial photo of a housing community on a flat desert with mountains in the background.
Housing in Richland during the Manhattan Project.

US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 
With limited connections to the outside world, Hanford workers created new communities and bonded over their collective sacrifices and shared patriotism. The historic sites below provide a glimpse into life in the secret city of Richland and the surrounding communities during the Manhattan Project.

 
 
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    Last updated: May 4, 2023

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    Manhattan Project National Historical Park
    c/o NPS Intermountain Regional Office
    P.O. Box 25287

    Denver, CO 80225-0287

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