These photos were all taken at the abandoned site of the former Kingsbury Ordinance Plant. This plant made ammunition during World War II and the Korean War.
The KOP was built between 1940 and 1941. The first shell was completed in 1941. KOP produced millions of shells from 20 mm to 105 mm.
There was a peak number of 20,785 employees in May 1942.
When the war ended in August 1945, the plant began the process of closing down. Beginning in 1951, it was used again during the Korean War.
In 1959, the United States government closed KOP and sold it. Part of the land is now the Kingsbury State Fish & Wildlife Area and other areas are used for industry.
These photos are of the buildings in their present state. I've attempted to find photos of the buildings as they were originally, but little information can be found. I'm hoping to be able to add more photos to this gallery. The buildings are accessible (by camera), but are spread over quite a large area. Please check back for updates to the gallery.
The KOP was built between 1940 and 1941. The first shell was completed in 1941. KOP produced millions of shells from 20 mm to 105 mm.
There was a peak number of 20,785 employees in May 1942.
When the war ended in August 1945, the plant began the process of closing down. Beginning in 1951, it was used again during the Korean War.
In 1959, the United States government closed KOP and sold it. Part of the land is now the Kingsbury State Fish & Wildlife Area and other areas are used for industry.
These photos are of the buildings in their present state. I've attempted to find photos of the buildings as they were originally, but little information can be found. I'm hoping to be able to add more photos to this gallery. The buildings are accessible (by camera), but are spread over quite a large area. Please check back for updates to the gallery.
