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The original TNT production facility was built by the Corps of Engineers between 1941 and 1943. Included were 16 TNT batch process lines and related acid facilities (nitric and sulfuric acids). Initial operations began in July 1942 with Hercules Powder Company of Wilmington, Delaware, as the operating contractor. The plant continued production until 1945; by then, over 800,000 pounds of TNT had been produced. The plant was then placed in standby status from January 1946 until the Spring of 1952. During this period of time, the plant was operated by the Government. (read more of the history)
