The Gypsum Files

Notes on the Rock Nobody Knows

National Gypsum, Shoals plant, 1955

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One of two gypsum plants in Shoals, and the one where my dad worked for many years. This picture must date from around 1955. Plant construction started in 1954 and production began in 1955.  The road running across the photo is US 50.

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Written by Elizabeth McCullough

March 22, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Posted in gypsum industry, gypsum mines and quarries

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