Dedicated to those who worked in Building 26, 1943-1946
This mission of this site is to tell the story of hundreds of people who worked at the United States Naval Computing Machine Laboratory, a top secret project in Dayton during World War Two. These people kept their secret for over fifty years.
This site is maintained in Dayton, Ohio by Deborah (Desch) Anderson; additional contributions have been made through the generosity of Dayton History, especially the Archive Center at Dayton History, and the internet service provider Donet.
I am grateful to the Archive Center and to the Wenger Command Display in Pensacola, Florida and the many veterans--WAVES and sailors-- who have been so generous over the years for a share of the photographs presented here.
Thanks for learning about a part of Dayton's, and the nation's, history.
2009 Joe Desch Innovation Award Winner announced!
The Engineers Club of Dayton presents this award to innovators working in the fields of information science, digital technology and allied fields who have made a significant advance in the state of their art. This year's recipient is T. Peter Brody of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brody, born in Budapest, educated in England, received his Ph.D. in mathematical physics in 1953 from the University of London. From 1959-79 he worked at the Research Laboratories of Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Pittsburgh, USA. After theoretical work on tunnel diodes, semiconductor device theory and more, he turned his interest to thin film technology. Over the years 1968-79, he developed many electronic uses for thin film transistors. His work culminated in his invention and full development of active matrix display technology. Read more
Frequent additions and updates allow for human error--please report any broken links or other problems to Deborah Anderson, site manager--your help is appreciated.
Use of materials by permission. Materials other than those clearly marked as National Archives materials are not in the public domain. More information here.
Latest update June 11, 2009
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