Building 257, Plum Island

#2 among attractions in Plum Island

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Building 257, also known as Lab 257, was a United States biological warfare research laboratory located at Fort Terry on Plum Island, New York. Originally intended for munitions storage, the facility researched anti-animal biological agents beginning in 1952 under the United States Army. Biological warfare research continued in the building under the United States Department of Agriculture until a new laboratory was completed. ()

Coordinates: 41°10'19"N, 72°11'43"W

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Plum Island United States

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Building 257 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Little Gull Island Light, Plum Island Light, Gardiners Island Windmill, Plum Gut Lighthouse.

5.2 miNE
Lighthouse
Little Gull Island Light, Little Gull Island
132 min walk • Little Gull Island Light is a lighthouse on Little Gull Island, off Fishers Island, New York in Long Island Sound.
0.9 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Plum Island Light, Plum Island
22 min walk • Plum Island Light is located on the western end of Plum Island, which lies east of Orient Point which in turn is at the end of the North Fork of Long Island in the US state of New York. An historic granite lighthouse originally built in 1869 sits at the site, but no longer serves as an active aid to navigation.
7.1 miSE
Windmill
Gardiners Island Windmill, Gardiners Island
181 min walk • Gardiners Island Windmill is a historic windmill on Gardiners Island in East Hampton, New York. The windmill was built in 1795 and added to the National Historic Register in 1978.
0.9 miW
Lighthouse
Plum Gut Lighthouse, Plum Island
22 min walk • Plum Island Light is located on the western end of Plum Island, which lies east of Orient Point which in turn is at the end of the North Fork of Long Island in the US state of New York. An historic granite lighthouse originally built in 1869 sits at the site, but no longer serves as an active aid to navigation.
4.5 miSW
National park
Orient Beach State Park
116 min walk • Visitors to Orient Beach State Park can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from swimming and sunbathing on the beach to hiking along scenic trails. The park features picnic areas and designated fishing spots, providing ample opportunities for families...