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Picatinny Arsenal - Home of American Firepower

On June 26, 1880, the U.S. government purchased 1,195.8 acres of land to build what was referred to as the "Grand Arsenal On the Atlantic Seaboard." Originally called the Dover Powder Depot, the name was changed just 4 days later to Picatinny Powder Arsenal, NJ. In 1907, it officially became Picatinny Arsenal.

During the intervening years, more land was purchased, buildings were constructed and a railway was built. One of Picatinny s most enduring symbols, the Cannon Gate, was installed and still greets arsenal visitors today. By the early 1900s, a propellant charge loading activity was initiated, storage facilities were added and the first powder factory was constructed.

The arsenal moved ...

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