Episode 2 of 2
Explosion at Smokeless Powder Plant
- When
- 1898-04-26
- Where
- California Powder Works
A series of heavy explosions began in the smokeless powder plant at 5:15 PM on April 26, 1898, killing 13 men and injuring 25 others.
The incident started in the smokeless powder plant at 5:15 PM on April 26, 1898. Santa Cruz was rocked by a series of heavy explosions which killed 13 men at the powder works and injured 25 more. Many buildings used to house company employees were set afire, requiring a community effort to prevent fires from reaching powder magazines closer to the city.
Sources
- California Powder Works Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-01
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