Phoenix Powder Manufacturing Co., 1888-1906
Part of collection: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company twentieth century records (0500-II)
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1906
Historical Note
This company was consolidated with Continental Powder Manufacturing Co. in July 1891, and its incorporation was transferred to West Virginia. The company was sold to the DuPont Company in 1906. Phoenix operated three plants: Farmingdale (New Jersey), Kellogg (West Virginia), and Belleville. (Illinois). In 1896, the DuPont Company, Laflin & Rand, American, Austin, and Miami companies took over the business. The Phoenix Mills was not allowed to operate, but they could buy powder from the Association and resell it. After six years, they operated two plants.
Extent
From the Collection: 416.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository