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jonpatterson

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Allegheny Arsenal Explosion September 17, 1862
« on: February 09, 2016, 11:04:40 AM »
I just came across this information and thought I would share it. I was unaware of the incident and figure some others are be too.

http://civilwarwomenblog.com/allegheny-arsenal-explosion/
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Re: Allegheny Arsenal Explosion September 17, 1862
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2016, 06:06:48 PM »
Thanks for sharing, Jon. 
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Re: Allegheny Arsenal Explosion September 17, 1862
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2016, 06:53:54 PM »
Thanks for sharing. I do remember having read about that in the past but always good to get a refresher.  Amazing there weren't a lot more such explosions in these factories.
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Re: Allegheny Arsenal Explosion September 17, 1862
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2016, 03:02:24 AM »
Sad that no one was held accountable for this tragedy. 
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Re: Allegheny Arsenal Explosion September 17, 1862
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2016, 06:38:51 AM »
Big explosion at Richmond Arsenal killed 15 or so young girls ages 11 to about 17.
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