Re: Monarch Quarry

Ken in Buena Vista Wrote:
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> I understand that most mining and quarry
> operations do not completely cease, because the
> owners would then have to do some expensive
> enviornmental restoration.

Ken back before EPA they didn't have to remediate. The owners would walk away. The limestone mine was a CFI facility served by the D&RGW. I wonder if some of the limestone was used in cement production in later years after the blast furnace's shut down.

Tom C.

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