Yule Marble Quarry Tour

It was discovered in the 1870s in the small colorado town of marble near the west elk mountains.

Yule marble quarry tour.

This historic quarry has been in existence for over 100 years. Join one of our expert and knowledgeable tour guides through historic marble and crystal city and past the crystal mill. The clean white marble deposits of the yule creek were first discovered in the late 1870 s. Minor quarrying occurred between that discovery and the early 1900s.

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. Located in the he. The quarry is the main source of economy in marble and has undergone extensive openings closures and renovations since its discovery. It remains in use today.

As per msha legislation in terms of safety we do not organize any kind of quarry tour or visit. 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. Major development occurred in 1905 when col.

Take in the entire valley panorama from the top of sheep mountain or look over the yule marble quarry from treasure mountain. Channing meek with some help from the rockefellers raised 3 million to develop the colorado yule marble quarry. This is a quick video of a tour that a few of us from the valley got. The marble colorado quarry has been in active operation for several years now after being inactive for many decades.

The clean white marble deposits of the yule creek were first discovered in the late 1870 s. Major development occurred in 1905 when col. Channing meek with some help from the rockefellers raised 3 million to develop the colorado yule marble quarry. Graniti took over operations and ushered in the quarry s current mini boom.

Minor quarrying occurred between that discovery and the early 1900s. 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. Welcome to the colorado yule marble quarry located in marble colorado usa. As per msha legislation in terms of safety we do not organize any kind of quarry tour or visit.

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.