1942 Giant Silos for Magnesium Production in Las Vegas

Giant silos stand eighty-four feet high in this vintage image from 1942, serving as crucial storage for ore used in magnesium production. The site, Basic Magnesium Incorporated, played a key role in the wartime effort by supplying magnesium, a vital material for manufacturing aircraft and munitions. The peat-storage building is also visible, reflecting the diverse operations at this Nevada facility.

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