This is almost certainly the remains of a sand-processing facility where the local sandstone was ground down to extract the sand for industrial purposes, such as making glass. It appears to date to the first half of the 20th century. It is right beside the CSX (formerly the B&O) mainline.
In the early 50's, the PA turnpike tunnels were one lane in each direction through a single tunnel. They were a terror to this 9 year old. This appears to be one of those tunnels.
Not far away are the ruins of the former Round Top Cement Co., visible in another shot about 1/2 mile away in Panoramio, along the edge of the Potomac River. This cement plant processed local natural cement rock, into natural, not portland cement. The miners of the cement rock used to enlarge local caves to get at the best grade of cement rock. This is probably one of those cave-mines. This cement plant ceased operations about 1906, due to the loss of market for natural cement.
This is a small boaters view of the bottom side of the US 522 bridge which crosses the Potomac River, just southwest of Hancock, Maryland. Since the water flow is from left to right, it is looking north into Maryland.
My little brother owns a small farm on the south edge of the FI Cemetery and we visit the area a few times a year. I'm not able to do much hiking these days but I used to spend weeks at a time in the mountains there with just a fishing rod and .22, frying pan and sleeping bag. Great fun!
Sounds good. Next time I'm in Bainbridge (middle of next month)I will dig through my Grandma's attic sometime to look for some quarry pictures. I will also scan the book for you. My email is ilovcheese@gmai.com, by the way
Loading...
Tom Farris's conversations
There was a brush fire inland, that's why this looks so hazy.
more »
This is almost certainly the remains of a sand-processing facility where the local sandstone was ground down to extract the sand for industrial purposes, such as making glass. It appears to date to the first half of the 20th century. It is right beside the CSX (formerly the B&O) mainline.
more »
In the early 50's, the PA turnpike tunnels were one lane in each direction through a single tunnel. They were a terror to this 9 year old. This appears to be one of those tunnels.
more »
Not far away are the ruins of the former Round Top Cement Co., visible in another shot about 1/2 mile away in Panoramio, along the edge of the Potomac River. This cement plant processed local natural cement rock, into natural, not portland cement. The miners of the cement rock used to enlarge local caves to get at the best grade of cement rock. This is probably one of those cave-mines. This cement plant ceased operations about 1906, due to the loss of market for natural cement.
more »
This is a small boaters view of the bottom side of the US 522 bridge which crosses the Potomac River, just southwest of Hancock, Maryland. Since the water flow is from left to right, it is looking north into Maryland.
more »
My little brother owns a small farm on the south edge of the FI Cemetery and we visit the area a few times a year. I'm not able to do much hiking these days but I used to spend weeks at a time in the mountains there with just a fishing rod and .22, frying pan and sleeping bag. Great fun!
more »
Sounds good. Next time I'm in Bainbridge (middle of next month)I will dig through my Grandma's attic sometime to look for some quarry pictures. I will also scan the book for you. My email is ilovcheese@gmai.com, by the way
more »
If anyone has old pictures of this quarry I would love to see them.
more »
If anyone has old pictures of this quarry I would love to see them.
more »
Yeah, that's just outside Kanab, Utah, near Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Cool place.
more »