Old Lime Kilns

Tscarborough

I had to visit the plant today and got a few snaps in before the ^$^&*(!@ camera batteries died:

http://brokebrick.com/awlkilns.htm

edited to update link.

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Cole

Truly Spectacular!

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Tscarborough

The sad part is that these are within 100 yards of the current production facilities and Headquarters and they are letting them go back to the jungle. I am going to get on their ass Monday.

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chris n

There is a small one of these outside of Boonsboro, MD on old rt.40, I have always wondered what exactly they were for?

genecarp

real nice thanks

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artisanstone

It's really neat to see old structural stonework. When I first scrolled through the pictures it looked like the kiln vaults were built of limestone. ??? I was greatly relieved to see the firebrick. Next time I'm down at the granite quarries, I'll get some pictures of some of their old buildings, built from necessity and free materials.

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stacker

thanks for the pix tscar.i think it would be great to go see something like this.

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6stringmason

Nice pics Tscar!

Its great seeing the old structures still standing and in such good shape.

The pictures with the portland 'repair' work is very interesting.

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masonking02

man thats really amazing too see wouldnt mind visiting that pieace of masonry legend

CJKarl

What did they use for fuel back in the day? Was it wood or coal. I would imagine there was a good supply of limestone AND fuel to make it profitable.

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mdshunk

There are literally 100's of old lime kilns in the woods around my area. Some are pretty well taken care of, and some are pretty grown up and falling down.

d-rez

Tscar-I live outside of San Marcos on Lime Kiln Rd. There still are old lime kilns and the quarry right off the road. I think it's pretty cool and always point it out to visitors, although no one seems to care.....

Tscarborough

I know it well. Here is a pic of the San Marcos lime kiln:

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