The Naval Gun Factory (1952) - Part 1

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Uploaded by on Jan 9, 2010

This 1952 Navy documentary looks at the design and production facilities of the former Naval Gun Factory at Washington Navy Yard. Source: Naval History and Heritage Command, Photographic Section, UM-31.

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  • Thanks! From our website:

    "As part of a general Defense Department shift away from Government-owned production facilities, the Plant's industrial work ceased, much of its land was diverted to non-Navy uses and its name reverted to Washington Navy Yard. During the subsequent four decades, it emerged as a major administrative center, with a considerable historical presence, and has recently seen many of its old industrial buildings modified for new purposes or replaced by more modern structures."

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  • The UK used to have industry like this,not a shred of it left now after it was all sold off and flattened so they could use the money to gamble on the money markets and avoid doing any actual work.

  • ooo shooting irons

  • Great video, very interesting. Does anyone know if this place is still there?

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