The Manhattan Project & Me
The NYTimes has a fascinating article today about the history of The Manhattan Project. While I’ve often heard about Columbia University’s role, apparently my neighbors and I have an even closer connection. From the article,
“So how did the Manhattan Project get its name, and why was Manhattan chosen as its first headquarters? Dr. Norris said the answer lay at our next stop, 270 Broadway. There, at Chambers Street, on the southwest corner, we found a nondescript building overlooking City Hall Park.”
