Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
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Typed caption: 'Hist. #8 Du Pont Company Hagley Powder Yard at foot of hill below Christ Church, Wilmington, Delaware. At left is the old machine shop. The building opposite with the dark-colored steps was used as the powder foreman's office. White building at lower left corner of American flag is the old Rumford Dawes house, used later as an office. Powder men's change house was opposite, or thereabouts, i.e. to the south of the old millwright shop, which is the building with the large door... Show moreTyped caption: 'Hist. #8 Du Pont Company Hagley Powder Yard at foot of hill below Christ Church, Wilmington, Delaware. At left is the old machine shop. The building opposite with the dark-colored steps was used as the powder foreman's office. White building at lower left corner of American flag is the old Rumford Dawes house, used later as an office. Powder men's change house was opposite, or thereabouts, i.e. to the south of the old millwright shop, which is the building with the large door facing. Other buildings were store houses.' Show less