1942 Vintage Photo of Painters at Basic Magnesium Plant

Painters work at a height of seventy feet on the construction site of the Basic Magnesium Incorporated plant in southern Nevada. In 1942, the region saw significant industrial development due to wartime needs. This image illustrates the labor and innovation driving the expansion of infrastructure during this pivotal time in American history.

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