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Program for the Presentation of the Army-Navy "E" Award - 1943
American Powder Division
American Cyanamid & Chemical Corporation
Maynard, Mass.
The "E" or Excellence Award was given to plants for outstanding contribution to the war effort. About 5% of the plants in existence during WWII received the award.
Master of Ceremonies: Harold J. Morgan
Greetings of the Community: George A.…
Master of Ceremonies: Harold J. Morgan
Greetings of the Community: George A.…
File folder for the Powder Mills
American Powder Mills
Pratt's Powder Mills
The Acton Powder Mills
The American Powder Company
The American Cyanamid and Chemical Company
The file contains various histories and papers related to the origin and operation of the Mills. It also contains newspaper clippings of the explosions that occurred over the years.
Employees of the Powder Mill - 1910
American Powder Mills
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Standing: William McGarry, Jack Carey
Seated: Lee Donahue
Standing: William McGarry, Jack Carey
Seated: Lee Donahue
William McGarry and Jack Punch at the Powder Mills
American Powder Mills
1st photo: Smokeless Powder Mill - 1910 Jack Punch
2nd photo: Black Powder Mill - 1913 William McGarry
2nd photo: Black Powder Mill - 1913 William McGarry
Haying at the Powder Mills - ca 1900
American Powder Mills
The Powder Mills owned over 400 acres with the various mills separated on the property for safety reasons.
Smokeless Powder Mills Club - 1934
NRA Parade
The theme of the float was the "Cotton Club" with some of the musicians in blackface.
Powder Mill Road at Acton Town Line - ca 1900
Cord wood piled at the left is to be made into charcoal for the powder. Sepia photo of Powder Mill Rd. from Maynard line into Acton in early 1900's.
Scene at the Powder Mill - ca 1900s
American Powder Mills
Machine shop, carpenter shop, and old office at the powder mills. Water gate to wheel mills, early 1900s.
The building in the center with the chimney is still standing with the latest renovation taking place in 2011 for commercial use.
The building in the center with the chimney is still standing with the latest renovation taking place in 2011 for commercial use.
American Powder Mills - ca 1900
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Horse "Charles", William Hooper, William Hird, Frank Rand, Horse "Tige"
Horse "Charles", William Hooper, William Hird, Frank Rand, Horse "Tige"
New York Times Article: Five Dead in Powder Mill Ruins
ACTON, Mass., May 3. -- Three of the buildings belonging to the plant of the American Powder Company, near the boundary line of Acton and Concord, were blown up shortly after 9 o'clock this forenoon. Five of the employes were killed.
New York Times Article: Explosion at Powder Mill
BOSTON, March 12. The American Powder Mills, at South Acton, Mass., exploded at 9:05 o'clock this a morning, causing much consternation and alarm. Two mills are wrecked, together with considerable machinery. The loss of life is confined to two hired…
American Powder Company - Mill Exterior
Photograph showing the exterior of a mill building at the American Powder Company. The pulley on the outside of the building was connected by a rope to motor located in a distant building. This kept any sparks created by the motor away from the…
American Powder Company - Glaze Mill
Photograph of the exterior and interior workings of a "Glaze Mill" at the American Powder Company. The glaze mill is where the final gun powder was coated to prevent degradation by water absorption.
American Powder Company - Corning Mill
Photograph of the "Corning Mill" at the American Powder Company.
Powder Mill Remains - 2010
Photographs of the remains of the Powder Mills taken in November 2010. Third photo shows Paul Boothroyd (l) and Bruce McGarry (r) at the site.
American Powder Company Test Guns
These guns were used to test the powder in various types of shells.
