The Krupp steelworks, or Krupp foundry, or Krupp cast steel factory (German: Krupp-Gussstahlfabrik [Guss+stahl+fabrik]) in Essen is a historic industrial site of the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany that was known as the "weapons forge of the German Reich" (Waffenschmiede des Deutschen Reiches).

The Krupp family is a prominent 400-year-old German dynasty from Essen, noted for its production of steel, artillery, ammunition and other armaments. The dynasty began in 1587 when trader Arndt Krupp moved to Essen and joined the merchants' guild. He bought and sold real estate, and became one of the city's richest men.

During World War II, it was designed to divert Allied airstrikes from the actual production site of the arms factory. Krupp Industries employed workers conscripted by the Nazi regime from across Europe.

Aug 23, 2016 · The 1860 census of manufactures is on-line, and includes detail state by state for production of pig iron, steel, wire and cable, etc., but anything specific regarding firearms and artillery manufacturing would be appreciated.

Lin Van Buren wrote, "Many of you have e-mailed me asking what industries existed in the towns where your ancestors lived in the 19th century that might have been their employers. I have compiled a list of as many as I could find. I'm sure there must have been others, and if you know of any, I hope you will share your findings with us!" You can e-mail them to .

Oct 28, 2007 · Shot my Kropatschek rifle last weekend with 20 rounds of surplus ammo. Some of it was dated 1919. Most 1928. All went off like new ammo and hit the target 14 out of 20 times at 100 yards. Gonna have to get started reloading on this one.

0 0 This article was originally published with the title “The Industrial Condition of the United States in 1860” inScientific American Magazine Vol. 7 No. 6(August 1862), p. 89doi:10.1038 ...

Feb 26, 2016 · By 1860, about 30,000 miles (48,270 km) of railroad track covered the United States. the railroad made the country a single huge market for the manufactured goods of the Northeast.

Manufactures of the United States in 1860: Introduction (continued)

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