Interior of Alcoa powerhouse in Massena
Interior of Alcoa powerhouse, circa 1920-1930. Massena, NY.
Type of Work: Manufacturing, Mills, and Factories
Firefighting training at Alcoa
Firefighting training at Alcoa. Taken September 30, 1948. Massena, NY.
Pouring concrete piers for Alcoa expansion in Massena
Alcoa Expansion work in 1920, pouring concrete piers for south end building #121. Massena, NY.
Alcoa guard Dale Harper at guard post during WWII in Massena
At Alcoa plant during World War II. This is one of the 72 guard posts that were around the fence line during war time. Most of these posts were equipped with a 74-inch search light. These lights would create a beam of light that could reach over a half mile. Plant Protection guard Dale Harper […]
Alcoa expansion work in 1920
Alcoa expansion work in 1920. Massena, NY.
Building the sign at the Alcoa Main Gate
Building the sign at the Alcoa Main Gate. September 27, 1950. Massena, NY.
Alcoa workers on the line
Alcoa workers on the line, circa 1950s. Massena, NY.
Alcoa smelters in garb in Massena
Safety First Potmen, smelters who worked at Alcoa. Circa 1910-1920. Massena, NY.
Exterior of Alcoa Plant in Massena, early 1900s
At Alcoa plant, looking toward the lower level. Workers on right are working on the rails. Circa 1900. Massena, NY.
Alcoa worker being recorded for “Army Hour” in Massena
Alcoa worker being recorded for “Army Hour,” an NBC radio broadcast. Circa 1940-1950. Massena, NY.