Name/Title
Gunpowder from Allegheny ArsenalEntry/Object ID
2017.003.029Description
2017.3.29 This packet of gunpowder was placed with many like it in large wooden boxes. This one package would be a soldiers ration of gunpowder.Context
The Allegheny Arsenal was the first to begin printing labels on munitions in 1861. It supplied the US Army, and the Union. In 1862 multiple explosions at the Allegheny Arsenal killed about 70 people, and completely leveled the buildings. Some believe there was foul play, but the likely cause was uncontained gunpowder in the air being ignited.Collection
Military CollectionLocation
Location
Room
Offsite Storage No. 1, #2076Building
OffsiteDate
December 13, 2022Created By
Krupa, EricCreate Date
December 12, 2022Updated By
Krupa, EricUpdate Date
December 21, 2022