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TitleWorkers examine damage from explosion

Date Created1950

DescriptionWorkers examine a piece of metal embedded into concrete flooring in the aftermath of the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleLand view of Raritan Bay area after explosion

Date Created1950

DescriptionSmoke billows in a land view of the Raritan Bay area, still burning after the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleDamaged bedroom, 141 David Street, South Amboy

Date Created1950

DescriptionThe damaged interior of a private residence at 141 David Street, South Amboy, in the aftermath of the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleShoreline view of South Amboy after explosion

Date Created1950

DescriptionSmoke billows in a shoreline view of South Amboy, still burning after the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleClean up from Pier Powder explosion

Date Created1955-08-15

DescriptionCrane barge removing debris from Raritan Bay caused by the Powder Pier explosion, South Amboy, NJ.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleU.S. Army collecting explosives

Date Created1950

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.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleDamaged automobile

Date Created1950

DescriptionAutomobile and property damage in the aftermath of the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleCrane barge removing debris

Date Created1955-08-15

DescriptionCrane barge removing debris from Raritan Bay caused by the Powder Pier explosion, South Amboy, NJ.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleDamaged living room, 141 David Street, South Amboy

Date Created1950

DescriptionThe damaged interior of a private residence at 141 David Street, South Amboy, in the aftermath of the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleArmy men handling explosives

Date Created1950

DescriptionThe U.S. Army examines and collects explosives and ammunition parts from the South Amboy powder pier explosion of 1950.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)