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Ann Arbor News, August 18, 1958
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FOR WEAPONS RESEARCH: Bendix Aviation Corporation's new Systems Division plant at 3400 Plymouth Rd. will be opened Monday. That day 140 engineers, scientists and other workers will begin major weapon systems research, development and management work using four laboratories and other facilities in the new building (above). Equipment and office furnishings are being moved today from Masonic Temple quarters. A firm official announced today that an addition, possibly the size of this building, will be built, starting possibly within "a few months."

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 18, 1958
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REAR OF THE PLANT: The two high0rise garages shown in this picture will house vans to which experimental radar equipment can be attached. The building is on a 56-acre site, part of which will be used for field testing work. The building was designed to take "several" additions. The guard house is in the foreground.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 18, 1958
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LOBBY SCENE: This is where Systems Division visitors will first "check in" before being admitted to inner offices. The plant has a modern, cheery appearnace throughout.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 18, 1958
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DOWN THE HALLWAY: The 236-foot length of the building, which cost at least $697,480 to build, is emphasized by this down-the-hallway scene. It shows the doorways of some of the 38 offices.

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Ann Arbor News, January 22, 1964
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TO PREVENT WAR: Archibald S. Alexander (center), assistant director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, chats with Norman L. Thoburn (left) of the University's Institute of Science and Technology, and Joseph I. Coffee (right) of Bendix Systems Division, prior to delivering the keynote address at the opening of the Second International Symposium on Arms Control and Disarmament here last night. Thoburn and Coffee are co-chairmen of the symposium and represent the sponsoring organizations. The Arms Symposium will continue through Friday.