Bridesburg in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ammunition Bunker
The Frankford Arsenal long served as a military depot and center for small arms research. It led the way in the development of new types of gunpowder and the production of ammunitions. Powder, ammunition, high explosives and propellant were stored around the site in reinforced bunkers. Most have been torn down, but a few—like this one—still stand as reminders of earlier times.
In 1940, the Frankford Arsenal was the sole producer of military ammunitions in the U.S.
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Ammunition bunkers were built to withstand everything from fires to explosions to lightning strikes.
Erected by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Delaware River City Corp.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 40° 0.344′ N, 75° 3.484′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bridesburg. Marker is on K&T Trail south of Walbach Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5000 Richmond Street, Philadelphia PA 19137, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frankford Arsenal (here, next to this marker); The Delaware River brought Philadelphia to life (within
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
