The Architecture of Destruction: A Study on the Evolution of a 20th Century Black Powder Mill in Western Pennsylvania

Summary

This is an abstract from the session entitled "Before, After, and In Between: Archaeological Approaches to Places (through/in) Time" , at the 2020 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

The production of black powder has driven some of the most significant events and industrial advancements in American history, yet research on the subject remains limited. The DuPont Powder Mill in Fayette County, Pennsylvania provides valuable insight into the history of the black powder industry and its development in the United States through time. Historical and archaeological research at this site seeks to assess the spatial organization of the property, to develop a comprehensive historical narrative for the mill, and to better understand how the site fits into the larger historical context of the black powder industry in America during the early 20th century.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2020   •
• Before, After, and In Between: Archaeological Approaches to Places (through/in) Time

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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PaperId(s): 911