Old Town
June 23, 2009 by Patrick · Leave a Comment
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 site of Fort Nisqually. A boarding house was across Sequalitchew Creek from the village and was for the bachelor’s. A well , which was probably associated with the boarding house is located approx 400m east of it. [Read more...]
A Powder Village Playground
March 25, 2009 by Patrick · Leave a Comment
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
March 12, 2009 by Patrick · Leave a Comment
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 flume [Read more...]
The Wharf Narrated by Gertrude Schinnel
February 27, 2009 by Patrick · Leave a Comment
Hans Schinnel shot this video back in the days of the DuPont Co. It is narrated by his wife Gertrude Schinnel.
Lower Power House Gravel Slide
February 26, 2009 by Patrick · Leave a Comment
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 is the foundation and sump housing. More photos and history available at the DuPont Museum. www.dupontmuseum.com
