Peat Storage Building at Basic Magnesium Incorporated 1940s

The peat storage building at Basic Magnesium Incorporated stands in the southern Nevada desert. Built in the mid-20th century, this 540 by 100-foot facility supported magnesium production crucial for military efforts during World War II. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, it illustrates the regions significant industrial growth at that time. The image aids in understanding the history of magnesium production in the U.S.

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