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Birdseye view of EBR-I
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The first production of usable nuclear electricity occurred on December 20, 1951, when four light bulbs were lit with electricity generated from the EBR-1 reactor. Experimental Breeder Reactor No.1 was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1966.

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Entrance to EBR-I
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Idaho National Laboratory
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Birdseye view of EBR-I

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