Kingsland Explosion, World War I munitions factory site in Kearny, United States.
The Kingsland factory manufactured artillery shells for Russia and Britain, spreading across industrial buildings in northern New Jersey near Manhattan.
On January 11, 1917, a series of explosions at the Canadian Car and Foundry Company facility discharged 500,000 shells over four hours.
Switchboard operator Tessie McNamara's swift actions to alert workers became a symbol of workplace safety and responsibility during wartime production.
The explosion site stands as a historical reference point, marked by a commemorative plaque and remaining smokestack near the original location.
German saboteur Theodore Wozniak disappeared after allegedly starting the fire, leading Germany to pay 50 million dollars in reparations during the 1950s.
GPS coordinates: 40.79930,-74.11620
Latest update: March 27, 2025 20:57
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