Oil-burning "patent" kiln on the former Cowell Ranch An oil-burning "patent" kiln on the former Cowell Ranch. Oil-fired kilns began to be used in the 1880's as timber became scarce. Two older pit style kilns are visible to the left of the "patent" kiln. This site is now part of the UCSC campus, near the Main Entrance. Source of information: Notes on front of mounting of photo Langenbach, leaves between pp. 9-10.
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An oil-burning "patent" kiln on the former Cowell Ranch. Oil-fired kilns began to be used in the 1880's as timber became scarce. Two older pit style kilns are visible to the left of the "patent" kiln. This site is now part of the UCSC campus, near the Main Entrance. Source of information: Notes on front of mounting of photo Langenbach, leaves between pp. 9-10.
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image
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Image
Identifier
LH-0578
Language
English
Subject
Henry Cowell Lime and Cement Co Lime Kilns Lime Industry Cowell Ranch
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