Lime kilns on the former Cowell Ranch Limekilns on the former Cowell Ranch. The quarried limestone was dumped into the open pits from the path at the top. The square stone tower is an oil-burning "patent" kiln. This site, which was known as the "Lower Kilns was in use until 1946. It is now part of the UCSC campus, near the Main Entrance. Source of information: Notes on front of mounting of photo Langenbach. pp. 6-7, 9.
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Limekilns on the former Cowell Ranch. The quarried limestone was dumped into the open pits from the path at the top. The square stone tower is an oil-burning "patent" kiln. This site, which was known as the "Lower Kilns was in use until 1946. It is now part of the UCSC campus, near the Main Entrance. Source of information: Notes on front of mounting of photo Langenbach. pp. 6-7, 9.
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LH-0577
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English
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Henry Cowell Lime and Cement Co Lime Kilns Lime Industry Cowell Ranch
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