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Watertown Arsenal
Society: ASCE Main Category: Civil Sub Category: Civil Engineering Profession Era: 1850-1859 DateCreated: 1859 Talcott Avenue Watertown State: MA Zip: 02472 Country: USA Website: http://www.asce.org/Project/Watertown-Arsenal/ Creator: Parris, Alexander

The Watertown Arsenal was the first major engineering testing laboratory in America. It was created to store and manufacture cutting-edge military technology and weaponry. The United States Army Research and Materials Laboratory continued to use the site until 1989, employing soldiers and civilians to produce and test artillery.

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Watertown Arsenal

The Watertown Arsenal was the first major engineering testing laboratory in America. It was created to store and manufacture cutting-edge military technology and weaponry. The United States Army Research and Materials Laboratory continued to use the site until 1989, employing soldiers and…

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