DescriptionThe investigation regarding the South Amboy powder pier explosion included a dispute regarding the City of South Amboy’s laws regarding explosives, dynamite, and munitions. Dated to June 6, 1950,...
DescriptionCaption from Moss and Schnitzpahn (1997): "Originally built as the Stetson House in 1867 and called "the dwelling place of the elite," the West End Hotel could accomodate eight hundred guests. Located...
DescriptionThe photo shows the U.S. Army collecting explosives by the South Amboy coal docks and railroad areas in the aftermath of the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.