The Kilns
The History of The Kilns and the Quarry
Quarry operations began in 1882.
They did produce some stone from the quarry for buildings, but their main product was lime powder produced by baking limestone.
Originally the older pot kilns were used.
The draw kilns were built in 1904 they were much more efficient than the pot kilns.
The quarry closed because in 1967 they ran out of usable limestone. The limestone at the level deeper into the ground was rich in iron and was unusable for baking limestone.
The quarry officially closed in 1968 it was in operation for 86 years.
After the closure of the quarry the town was considering what they could do with the area where the quarry was.
They decided to revamp the area into a park.
The Stonewall Quarry Park opened in 1985, and the original interpretive center was built.
In 2024 the decision was made to begin the restoration of these historic buildings. The Kilns are currently in the process of being restored.
