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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.

Smithy Noah Cook at Alcoa in Massena

Caption written on photo: Noah Cook (left), a smithy, strikes while the iron is hot for four brothers in the service, as he copies a pattern held by his fellow tribesman (Mohawk?), Andrew Herne. Possibly at Alcoa. Circa 1940-1950. Massena, NY.