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A Historical Look on DuPont, Washington
When the DuPont Company purchased the land for the Powder Works plant they construction crews were housed in the tar paper shacks in 1906. I also recall that some men were living in box cars as well during the construction phase. These shacks were erected at and around the 1843 … [Read more...]
During the early 20's the DuPont Company realized the need for a place for the Children of course with the help of the DuPont Women's Club. The following is taken from a publication in 1920. … [Read more...]
The Lower Powerhouse was located near the mouth of Sequalitchew Creek down in the Canyon. The DuPont Company in ca. 1910 constructed the facility along with some large storage tanks. The flume which came from the pump house to a surge tank , then a 275ft - 300ft long pressure … [Read more...]
While on a hunt for the old Sequalitchew Creek swimming hole from the 1920's. The swimming hole was constructed ca. 1920 by the DuPont Company. It was used for swimming and fishing back then and Yes, there would actually be fish in the creek. They had built an array of decking, … [Read more...]
On December 12, 1926 the lower power house experienced a gravel slide. This was caused by crumbling of the bank under the pen stock, resulting in tipping of the latter and subsequent break of the flume. Today the lower power house is gone and the only part of it that remains … [Read more...]
This is the Sequalitchew Creek Dam Head as it stands today. This was created by the DuPont Co. in the early 20's I believe to divert the water to the power house in the bottom part of the canyon. I have included the 1926 photo for reference. … [Read more...]
Home movies from the 1950s of the "bay" building the kitchen & repairs to the boat lockers adjacent to the DuPont Powder Wharf. … [Read more...]
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