Beaver County History | Shippingport
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On episode 4 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about Shippingport, the world's first commercial atomic power station constructed in Beaver County.
This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne (“Ambient Jam 3”), Josiah Savary (Flight Delays”). ©Beaver County History Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc. All rights reserved.
ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Beaver County History Podcast promotes and celebrates our rich heritage and significant local history throughout Beaver County, Pennsylvania and surrounding region. The podcast is a production of The Social Voice Project, and is a member of TSVP’s Local History Podcast Initiative.
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