Powder Magazines

Storage for ammunition and explosives at a military post was vital. At Fort Abraham Lincoln Infantry Post, three powder magazines stored ammunition for weapons of all types. Powder magazines had thick walls or were built into the ground to help contain any blast that might occur. Common materials used for the construction of magazines were earth, stone, concrete, or brick. Heavy wood beams, rafters, and doors were covered with zinc or galvanized iron. The doors to the magazines were kept locked to prevent pilfering.

North Dakota · United States