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1st photo: Smokeless Powder Mill - 1910 Jack Punch
2nd photo: Black Powder Mill - 1913 William McGarry

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Three photos with a view of the Powder Mills. Two photos with Walter Larkin at the Powder Mills.

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The antique heart-shaped lock was made by William Bohannan Co. with an 1879 Patent . It has an attached chain.

Both padlocks were used in the American Powder Mills Co. on their sheds.

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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.

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Used at the American Powder Mills to warn danger of explosives.

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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.…

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A red can which held gun powder from the American Powder Mills.

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A can used to hold powder manufactured at the American Powder Mills, Maynard.

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The Powder Mills owned over 400 acres with the various mills separated on the property for safety reasons.

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.

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Standing: William McGarry, Jack Carey
Seated: Lee Donahue

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Old type key formerly used at the American Powder Mill.

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A stencil used on "Dead Shot" products marketed by the American Powder Co. in Maynard, MA.

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An advertising sign for the Powder Mills "Dead Shot Powder" product. This powder was manufactured by the American Powder Company at it's mills in Acton and Maynard.

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Five stencils used to mark cases and bundles at the American Powder Mills.