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Category: The 1930s

Later Rotary Kilns

Later Rotary Kilns

During the 1950s, the vertical drums of the shaft kilns were turned on their sides and inclined; the rotary kiln was introduced. By 1960, rotary kilns were installed […]
The Aftermath of the Flood

The Aftermath of the Flood

Looking south down the flooded sideroad, this image shows the damage caused to the office and the company homes. John Downing’s family home (later the Beachville Museum) is […]
Reporting the Losses

Reporting the Losses

In these news articles, Bill Eluchok brings the quarry workers’ flood experiences to the forefront of the natural disaster. He offers first-hand accounts of the tragic losses that […]
Quarry Workers at the Train Wreck

Quarry Workers at the Train Wreck

In this article, Bill Eluchok shares the stories of Arthur Budd. He describes Budd’s role at the quarry, his experience of trying to get to work as waters […]
Innerkip Lime and Stone

Innerkip Lime and Stone

This image shows the gas-fired kilns at Innerkip Lime and Stone Company in 1939. This company started with 2 coal-fired kilns in 1929. These were likely built in […]
The Erie Steam Shovel

The Erie Steam Shovel

William Smith Otis (1813-1839) invented the “steam shovel” in 1836 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a revolutionary invention for the aggregate industry. Before Otis’ invention, almost all excavation projects were […]
The Great Flood: Gypsum Lime

The Great Flood: Gypsum Lime

This image shows a quarry building and conveyor under water at Gypsum Lime and Alabastine after the Great Flood in 1937. 
The Great Flood: Chemical Lime

The Great Flood: Chemical Lime

This image shows the quarry pit filled with water at Innerkip Lime and Stone/Chemical Lime. Notice the mast of a submerged drill rig with its crown pulley reaching […]