DuPont (Wash.) Historic District Historical File, 1906-1987.

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DuPont (Wash.) Historic District Historical File, 1906-1987.

The record is a copy of a locally-produced file on the history of DuPont, consisting primarily of a 1987 nomination submitted to the National Register of Historic Places. The file also contains copies of newsclippings, maps and reports used to produce and support the nominating report.

0.6 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8336262

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company

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The family firm of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company was established in 1802 and during the 19th century it became one of the United States' most important manufacturers of black powder. In 1902 three younger du Pont cousins: T. Coleman, Alfred I., and Pierre S. took over the company and within three years succeeded in bringing 75% of the American explosives industry (which at that time included black powder, dynamite, and smokeless powder) under their control. During the first decade of the...