DHEC: Industry Notebook: Quarry Operations
Industry Notebook: Quarry Operations. What is a Quarry? A quarry is an open-pit mining process designed specifically for the removal of large deposits of rock. Quarries can be found all over the world and most are located where a particular type of rock - such as granite, marble, limestone, slate, or gypsum - occurs near the earth''s surface.
The Solvay Process Company - Rail City Museum
The Jamesville Quarry was located a few miles southeast of the city of Syracuse, NY in the town of Jamesville, NY. It was owned by the The Solvay Process Company, a Division of Allied Chemical. The quarry started operation in 1909 and used steam operated Manhattan engines.