Cultural Resources

A Historical View

From its origins as a naval air station during World War II to its critical role as a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) became home to a number of buildings and facilities that reflect important moments in U.S. history.

Review the documents below to learn about LLNL’s role in local, national and global history.

A black and white photo showing a square of cleared land and some buildings.
The area that houses Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was originally purchased by the U.S. Navy for an air station to support pilot training during World War II.

LLNL Historic Building Reports

Historic American Engineering Records for LLNL