"On this site between 1798 and 1825, Eli Whitney built the first significant independent American armory. Therein, the development of materials processing innovations began the tradition of precision production and interchangeable parts in America."

The ASM Historical Landmark Designation was established in 1969, to identify permanently the many sites and events that have played a prominent part in the discovery, development and growth of materials.

Sincerely,
ASM International®

Stanley C. Theobald Managing Director

24 June 2003

A citation designating the Eli Whitney Armory as an ASM Historical Landmark will be presented to the Eli Whitney Museum on October 21. The citation reads:

 "On this site between 1798 and 1825, Eli Whitney built the first significant independent American armory. The development of materials processing innovations began the tradition of precision production and interchangeable parts in America."

 The ASM Historical Landmark Designation was established in 1969, to identify permanently the many sites and events that have played a prominent part in the discovery, development and growth of materials.

 Agenda:
11 AM Press Conference 
Noon- 1:30 PM Lunch (No charge) and Keynote Citation Presentation

5:30-6:00 PM: Reception (no charge) 6:00-6:30 PM: Annual Meeting/Citation Acknowledged 6:30-7:00 PM: Speaker Dr. Sharon M. Oster, Yale University School of Management The Economist and the Entrepreneur

Please RSVP as space is limited to 100 (total Museum patrons, guests and ASM members).
RSVP to Sally Hill (203) 777-1833 by noon October 17th.

The Eli Whitney Museum
915 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517-4036

Directions from I-91 North or South:

Take Exit 6, Willow Street. At the end of the ramp, take a right onto Willow. Go straight on Willow until the road ends. Turn right on Whitney for 9/10ths of a mile. The Museum (marked by a pair of low stone walls) is on the right side of the street at the foot of the waterfall.