Thiokol Plant 78 (Box Elder)
Photograph
Identifier:
2014.99.39circa 1960 – 1970
Description
Black and white photograph of the Thiokol's Plant 78 in Box Elder County. Front of photo includes printed text: Thiokol Chemical Corporation - Wasatch Division - Brigham City, Utah. Back notes this as their negative 33868-8 and includes this note: The largest solid propellant plant in the free world is believed to be Thiokol's Plant 78 in Box Elder County. This plan is spread over 1,500 acres and will produce a first stage motor for the Minuteman. In this 30 million dollar production facility, the most up-to-date automated methods for manufacturing rocket motors are used.business;industry