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A Report on Water Concerns

A Report on Water Concerns

Michael Polvere reported that links between the quarries and dry wells were hard to prove in a special feature of “Quarry Quandry” in 2003. The article indicated that […]
Wiring Blasting Caps to a Detonator

Wiring Blasting Caps to a Detonator

In this image from a newspaper article that outlined how quarry blasts were set off, Gordon Holden wires the blasting caps to the detonator. 
The River Flats in Beachville

The River Flats in Beachville

The flats around the Thames River were the perfect place to mine limestone. In this image, notice how shallow the soil is atop a major sheet of rock. […]
On Route to the Kilns

On Route to the Kilns

In this image, the draw kilns are visible on the left side. The gentleman manually pulls the cart up the ramp to the kilns along a cable.
Drill Markings on the Wall

Drill Markings on the Wall

This image shows a worker near piles of stone that have been blasted off the pit’s walls. Notice the light, vertical lines at regular intervals on the face […]
John Bremner

John Bremner

Alexander Bremner’s business was partially handed down to his son, John Bremner (1863-1914). In this portrait, John is about 30 years old.  
Charles Edward Downing

Charles Edward Downing

This portrait shows Charles Edward Downing, the son of John and Henrietta Downing.
John Downing on the Porch of his Home in Beachville

John Downing on the Porch of his Home in Beachville

John Downing (April 1, 1849 – April 14, 1938) was born in Parkham, Devon. He immigrated to Canada with his family at age 2. As a schoolboy, he […]