Foundry, charcoal burner, and village at California Powder Works

The foundry, charcoal burner, and village for the workers at the California Powder Works. The Powder Works employed 150 to 275 workers. From 1864 to 1914, it was the main industry in Santa Cruz; at Powder Mill Flats

Source of information: Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz County. p. 26-27.

Date on back of photo: 1905

Source: Donated by Brian and Ollie Hoefer.
There is also a version of this photo at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

Date: 1905

Type: PHOTO

Coverage:

Santa Cruz (County)
1900s

Rights: This photograph is the property of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, California.

Restrictions on Use

Physical Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 5

Identifier: LH-scpl-491

California Powder Works Covered Bridges

Collection

Photograph Collection

Citation

“Foundry, charcoal burner, and village at California Powder Works.” Donated by Brian and Ollie Hoefer. There is also a version of this photo at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. 1905. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/10191. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.