 Construction of the TNT plant began in January 1941, and employed over 7,500 workers.The production and storage areas occupied approximately near the center of property, and the remaining was undeveloped and used as a "buffer zone".A hospital, dormitories, fire department, power plant, USO hall, water supply system, and waste treatment facility were located at the LOOW, and TNT was manufactured for about 9 months, until the plant was decommissioned in 1943.