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The Explosive History Hidden in Glen Canyon Park

Bay Curious

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Unveiling the Turbulent History of Glen Canyon Park

This chapter examines the history of Glen Canyon Park as the site of the first U.S. dynamite factory, established by the Giant Powder Company. It highlights the introduction of dynamite to San Francisco, the development of the state, and the dangerous realities faced by Chinese laborers in the explosives industry.

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