This is a series of stories pertaining specifically to people, companies and events significant to Delaware County from America's entry into the Great War till its conclusion following the Armistice
early in 1919. This post will be updated as more stories are made available. If anyone has a story or photos pertaining to Delco’s participation, please email it to george@rothackeradv.com
 

Eddystone Plant Manufactured Rifles for American Forces in World War by Kurt Sellers


Section 1: turning and planing
Section 2 : planing and drilling
Section 3 shaping and finishing 
Section 4 drilling   

A  boiler and shavings vault occupied the westernmost end of the building adjacent to section 1.  A carpentry shop and staining facility  projected northward from section 4 forming an ‘L’ at the eastern end  of the  building. (click here for story)

Baldwin Locomotive Works Contributes to the Allies Fight in WW One by Kurt Sellers 

 During World War I, the bays of the building contained different wood working functions.

Section 1: turning and planing
Section 2 : planing and drilling
Section 3 shaping and finishing 
Section 4 drilling   

A  boiler and shavings vault occupied the westernmost end of the building adjacent to section 1.  A carpentry shop and staining facility  projected northward from section 4 forming an 'L'  at the eastern end  of the  building. (click here for story)

The Eddystone Munitions Disaster of 1917 by Kurt Sellers 

The manufacture of artillery ammunition in Eddystone, Pennsylvania during World War I is forever associated with the fatal explosion of April 10, 1917.  Numerous articles have been written on this tragedy.   Less known are details of the ammunition plant itself and its subsequent role during the war.  

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