E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. dynamite works panoramic photograph
Creation: 1922Abstract
The Louviers dynamite works began production in 1908 and provided explosives primarily for mines in the region. The panoramic photograph shows a view of the DuPont Company dynamite works at Louviers, Colorado, including the magazine area, powder line, and overall view.
Dates
- Creation: 1922
Creator
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (Organization)
- Dick, John A., 1879-1972 (Person)
Extent
3 item(s)
General Physical Description
1 photographic print : panoramic photograph ; 5 x 16 in. 2 photographic prints : silver gelatin ; 8 x 10 in.
Historical Note
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company was established in 1802 by Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817) and his son Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834). The du Pont’s purchased a mill site on the banks of the Brandywine River just North of Wilmington, Delaware. During wartime the company was a major supplier for the United States government. During peacetime, the company marketed their product towards sportsmen and hunters.
The Louviers dynamite works began production in 1908 and provided explosives primarily for mines in the region.
John A. Dick (1879-1972), the first full-time photographer hired by the DuPont Company, documented the growth of the plant.
Scope and Content
View of the Du Pont Company dynamite works at Louviers, Colorado, including the magazine area, powder line, and overall view.
Location
DF Box 1002.
Access Restrictions
This item is available for research.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. dynamite works panoramic photograph
- Date:
- 2014
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
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