Hercules Historical Society

Operation and Development of the Hercules Works

The CPW's Hercules Works operated as a chemical production facility for nearly a century. Exhibits here depict and document the construction, operation and conditions of production at the Works over its lifetime.

Site Topology, Geology and Hydrology

Establishment and Early Operation

Investment and Expansion

http://stacks.herculeshistory.org/Still Image/408 WH McBryde/408 12511 - 1905 Mar - Sulphuric Acid Plant - Excavation.tif

DuPont assumes voting control of CPW and invests in the Hercules Works.

Transportation

http://stacks.herculeshistory.org/Still Image/408 WH McBryde/408 12515 - 1905 May 5 - Sulphuric Acid Plant - Excavation.tif

Three marine wharves have been constructed and used for freight transportation at various times within current boundaries of the City...

Buildings of the Works

Shown are the buildings that comprised the Works.