Ozora Marble Quarry
Ozora Marble Quarry
Anyone ever explore this quarry in Perry County?
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
I haven't, but it looks cool. It also looks like you pretty much have to drive straight up the road past that one house to get there.
More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Well see that's my big concern.
I was in the area yesterday and drove up to the road, but I didn't want to go back there if it's basically some guy's drive way. Hard to tell what's back there.
I'd really love to see it though.
I was in the area yesterday and drove up to the road, but I didn't want to go back there if it's basically some guy's drive way. Hard to tell what's back there.
I'd really love to see it though.
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RE: Ozora Marble Quarry
Can never hurt to ask permission; I've had pretty good luck with that and mines in rural areas.
I meant to explore both quarries there; they did extend underground and are now mostly flooded. Looks to be a bitchin' stiff-leg derrick still there as well.
I meant to explore both quarries there; they did extend underground and are now mostly flooded. Looks to be a bitchin' stiff-leg derrick still there as well.
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Looking more closely, it looks like all the buildings with access to the road have holes in the roof - old barns - certainly not active residences.
I'd prefer to ask permission but I can't find anyone to contact.
I'd prefer to ask permission but I can't find anyone to contact.
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Annoyingly you need to have a subscription to view the Ste Genevieve County Assessor GIS, but if you can figure out the address or parcel # you can look up the owner. Alternatively, you could just go to the local hangout in town and ask the old-timers who owns it.Chris wrote:but I can't find anyone to contact.
Edit: You should scout the area with your drone.
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More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
I did find out that the STL office for the parent company back in the day was on the 8th floor of the Paul Brown building. That building is loft apartments now.
More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
RE: Ozora Marble Quarry
I'm down that way fairly often. Will definitely drive by next time and investigate.
Re: RE: Ozora Marble Quarry
Two derricks actually, one for each pit. Pics incoming.Headframe Hunters wrote:I meant to explore both quarries there; they did extend underground and are now mostly flooded. Looks to be a bitchin' stiff-leg derrick still there as well.
More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Southern Pit:
Standing at the quarry entrance.
Standing next to the derrick.
Standing next to the derrick winch.
Standing at the quarry entrance.
Standing next to the derrick.
Standing next to the derrick winch.
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More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Southern Derrick Winch:
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More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Southern Derrick:
Cable strung through here.
Hoist laying across pit, resting on far side blocks.
Cable strung through here.
Hoist laying across pit, resting on far side blocks.
More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Northern Pit:
Standing next to derrick.
Halfway into the pit.
Giant bird on the top of the derrick.
Standing next to derrick.
Halfway into the pit.
Giant bird on the top of the derrick.
More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Northern Derrick:
More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
Re: Ozora Marble Quarry
Northern Winch:
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More online investigation than onsite exploration these days.
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand
“My dear fellow, who will let you?”
“That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
-Ayn Rand