Difference between revisions of "California Powder Works"
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* [https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/134535#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 The California Powder Works and San Lorenzo Paper Mill], by [[:Category:Brown, Barry|Barry Brown]] | * [https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/134535#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 The California Powder Works and San Lorenzo Paper Mill], by [[:Category:Brown, Barry|Barry Brown]] | ||
* [[History Pages: 18 - Civil War]] | * [[History Pages: 18 - Civil War]] | ||
| + | *Description in [[Santa Cruz County (1896 book)]], including a portrait of superintendent [[Peyton, Bernard|Bernard Peyton]], and several photos of the Works. | ||
[[Category:Industry]] | [[Category:Industry]] | ||
[[Category:Wikipedia]] | [[Category:Wikipedia]] | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 20 January 2024
California Powder Works was built to manufacture the black powder used in mining operations, when the Civil War created a supply shortage. The site today is part of Paradise Park, along with the adjacent site of the San Lorenzo Paper Mill. The California Powder Works covered bridge is the last county covered bridge that still allows vehicle traffic.
- The California Powder Works and San Lorenzo Paper Mill, by Barry Brown
- History Pages: 18 - Civil War
- Description in Santa Cruz County (1896 book), including a portrait of superintendent Bernard Peyton, and several photos of the Works.
