Riverbank Laboratories, Research laboratory in Geneva, US
The historic Riverbank Laboratories complex features a reverberation chamber and specialized testing facilities within a large stone building on the Fox River.
Colonel George Fabyan established Riverbank Laboratories in 1913 as the first private research facility in the United States, focusing on acoustics and cryptography.
During World War I, the laboratory employed cryptologists William and Elizebeth Friedman who developed methods to decode German and Mexican military communications.
The facility continues to operate as an accredited acoustical testing agency at 1512 Batavia Avenue, providing services for sound transmission and material analysis.
The National Security Agency recognized Riverbank Laboratories as the birthplace of American cryptology through a commemorative plaque installed in 1993.
Location: Kane County
Inception: 1918
Part of: Fabyan Villa
GPS coordinates: 41.87128,-88.31414
Latest update: May 19, 2025 22:44
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