A Little Brick Plant in the Middle of Nowhere

Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site and Museum
Claybank, Saskatchewan

Cracks in the ceiling are from expansion or contraction during firing

Down draft vents draw to the Smoke Stacks while firing

Expansion and contraction cracks

Fire box with lowered apron and natural gas spigot

Kiln

Kiln floors were 1/2 inch from walls to allow for expansion

Portable track

Repaired Kiln Dome note darker bricks

Turntable