Browse Items (70 total)
- Collection: The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill
Sort by:
American Powder Mills Powder Container
A red container with the 'Dead Shot' brand of gun powder from the American Powder Mills, Maynard. The F.F.G. label indicates finer granules of powder used mainly in shotguns and larger caliber rifles- "sporting powder".
The name A. O. Fay,…
The name A. O. Fay,…
American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp. Box
An American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp., American Powder Division, Maynard, Mass. large box. It contained ditching dynamite.
Attendees at the Army-Navy "E" Award Presentation - 1943
American Powder Division
see 1999.956 for information on the presentation and award.
l to r
top row: Harold J. Morgan, Rufus F. Burgess, Michael Murray & Fred Jones
l to r
top row: Harold J. Morgan, Rufus F. Burgess, Michael Murray & Fred Jones
Scenes of the Army-Navy "E" Award Presentation - 1943
American Powder Division
see 1999.956 for information on the presentation and award.
Scene at Powder Mills - ca 1900
Photograph of the (American) Powder Mills taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
"Wild Duck" Painting
This picture was used for advertising "Dead Shot Powder", manufactured at the American Powder Mills. The print hung for many years in the office of the American Powder Mills.
American Powder Company Test Guns
These guns were used to test the powder in various types of shells.
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.
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…
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.
Shaving Mug
This was the property of Charles J. O'Neil, and is inscribed with his name.
Mr. Charles J. O'Neil was one of five men killed in an explosion at the old Powder Mills in Acton; May 2, 1895.
A copy of the Maynard Enterprise-Thursday May…
Mr. Charles J. O'Neil was one of five men killed in an explosion at the old Powder Mills in Acton; May 2, 1895.
A copy of the Maynard Enterprise-Thursday May…
Smokeless Powder Mill - 1910
Photograph of the Powder Mill (American Powder Mill) showing some of the mill buildings and a horse and buggy delivery.
Power House at Powder Mill - ca 1900
4 scenes of the Power House at Powder Mill, late 1800s to early 1900s. Show's electric generator/dynamo, boilers, powerhouse exterior, and a possibly a steam-driven engine of some sort.
Powder Mill Office
Photograph of the Powder Mill Office. (Note the display on the left wall for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company with the shells forming the "W".)
American Powder Mill Office - ca 1900
Photograph of the American Powder Mill Office showing a fireplace and safe.