The facility was constructed in the 1980s by Blount International, a construction firm led by Winton M. Blount headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, after the firm was awarded the world's then largest fixed-price contract in history for the sum of approximately $5 billion.
In 1971, his profile was depicted alongside that of Benjamin Franklin's on the face of a silver proof coin commemorating the inauguration of the new Postal Service.
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Prosecutors also alleged that Blount bought Langford expensive gifts such as Tourneau and Rolex watches, totaling about $22,000, and luxury clothing during trips to New York City, where commissioners discussed bond deals with Wall Street.
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He was a partner with a large regional investment banking firm in Montgomery for six years before co-creating and co-owning the firm Blount Parrish & Co. in 1985.