Early pioneers from Sweden, Norway, Germany, Scotland and Italy brought stone cutting skills with them to Minnesota. The first granite quarry was opened in the St. The legislature wanted the quarry so they could use inmate labor to mine the granite and to build the new prison.
In this aerial view of the St. Inspired structures clad in granite , limestone and sandstone. Timeless memorials in bronze.
Whether your idea is steeped in tradition or pushing the edge of innovation, Coldspring brings it to life with an extensive palette of world-class natural materials. Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, formerly known as Hundred Acres Quarry , is a great addition to the Stearns County Parks System. This granite came from a quarry operated by William Baxter in St. Joseph Township, west of St.
The granite from quarries like these form important building materials, like in the Cathedral of St. Paul, as well as the familiar grave markers. Yellow Medicine Quarry , a leading supplier of construction aggregates and heavy building materials in Minnesota. With a combined experience of over years, our staff is ready to supply you with whatever granite products you may need. The granite is quarried in the area by several companies for use as either dimension stone or aggregate.
Introducing Bellingham Granite from Bellingham, Minnesota.