Yule Marble Quarry Tour

As per msha legislation in terms of safety we do not organize any kind of quarry tour or visit.

Yule marble quarry tour.

Graniti took over operations and ushered in the quarry s current mini boom. Minor quarrying occurred between that discovery and the early 1900s. The clean white marble deposits of the yule creek were first discovered in the late 1870 s. Located in the he.

Originating from the carrara region of italy his primary goal is to translate the tried and true tradition of the italian carrara methods to the colorado yule marble quarry. Experience the breathtaking views and wild flowers along the lead king basin road. It was discovered in the 1870s in the small colorado town of marble near the west elk mountains. The quarry is the main source of economy in marble and has undergone extensive openings closures and renovations since its discovery.

Join one of our expert and knowledgeable tour guides through historic marble and crystal city and past the crystal mill. This is a quick video of a tour that a few of us from the valley got. First discovered in 1873 it is quarried underground at an elevation of 9 300 feet 2 800 m above sea level in contrast to most marble which is quarried from an open pit and at much lower elevations. Channing meek with some help from the rockefellers raised 3 million to develop the colorado yule marble quarry.

As of 2011 the quarry is owned and operated by mr. This historic quarry has been in existence for over 100 years. Channing meek with some help from the rockefellers raised 3 million to develop the colorado yule marble quarry. Take in the entire valley panorama from the top of sheep mountain or look over the yule marble quarry from treasure mountain.

Located along and above the east and west side of yule creek from an elevation of 9 000 feet 2 700 m to 10 000 feet 3 050 m where five quarries of which only one on the west side is in operation today. Minor quarrying occurred between that discovery and the early 1900s. The marble colorado quarry has been in active operation for several years now after being inactive for many decades. As per msha legislation in terms of safety we do not organize any kind of quarry tour or visit.

The yule marble quarry is one of the largest most important marble deposits in the world. Major development occurred in 1905 when col. Located along and above the east and west side of yule creek from an elevation of 9 000 feet 2 700 m to 10 000 feet 3 050 m where five quarries of which only one on the west side is in operation today. Welcome to the colorado yule marble quarry located in marble colorado usa.

Major development occurred in 1905 when col.