Hanford: Secret Cities & Communities

Housing in Richland during the Manhattan Project.

US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 

Place by Theme

• Displacement
• Behind the Fence
• Breaking Scientific Boundaries
• Untold Stories
• Legacies

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.