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Bay Curious
The Explosive History Hidden in Glen Canyon Park
Nov 7, 2024
Gabriela Glueck, a reporter for Bay Curious, uncovers the explosive history of Glen Canyon Park, once home to the first dynamite factory in the U.S. Ryan Flynn, a local resident, shares how he sparked this investigation by finding a forgotten historical marker. Longtime resident and historian Evelyn Rose discusses the significant yet dangerous roles of Chinese laborers in the explosives industry. Together, they explore dynamite's transformative impact on San Francisco and the park's hidden legacy, blending history with modern echoes.
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- Glen Canyon Park has a hidden history as the site of the first dynamite factory, revolutionizing explosive manufacturing in California.
- Chinese laborers played a crucial yet overlooked role in the dangerous explosive industry, contributing significantly to California's industrial development.
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The Turbulent History of Glen Canyon Park
Glen Canyon Park in San Francisco was historically significant as the site of the first dynamite factory in the United States, established in 1868. The factory, operated by the Giant Powder Company, produced dynamite, a revolutionary explosive invented by Alfred Nobel, who aimed to create a safer alternative to nitroglycerin. This transformation in explosive manufacturing coincided with the industrial boom in California, particularly in mining and railroad construction. The initial discovery of this park’s explosive past sparked a journey of historical uncovering that revealed a once-barren canyon repurposed for dangerous, yet transformative industrial activities.
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