Containers Archives | Bedrock of Beachville: The History of Our Limestone Quarries

Dynamite Crates

In Ontario’s historic industrial landscape, dynamite crates played a crucial role in transportation, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These crates, crafted with sturdy wood […]

Charging Holes with Dynamite

Quarry employees, Dick Crestoff, left, and Jack Barker, right, are surrounded by crates of dynamite as they charge holes to prepare for a blast. The Dynamex and Canadian […]

Shipping Bags for Limestone Products

These 2 25-kilogram bags were used to ship limestone products from Domtar Chemicals Group and Cyanamid Canada Inc. While they do not represent the exact style of early […]

Limestone Grit Samples

The samples shown here include Grade F Products, #3 Grits, #1 Grits, Lime Fine, Hydrated Lime and Grade B Products. They are labelled as a “Hi Cal” or […]