Grand Rapids Gypsum Mines | Atlas Obscura
Gypsum mining was once a major industry in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Mining began in 1841, with an open .... They used to have school tours here.
15 Before They're 15: Experiences for Every West Michigan Kid ...
Aug 4, 2012 ... It used to mean tours of gypsum mines and talk of furniture city… but no longer. So, what are the signature experiences every Grand Rapids Kid...
Despite flooding, old gypsum mine storage facilities below West ...
Apr 23, 2013 ... ... Vos watches during a rare tour Monday of a former gypsum mine in Wyoming where records are stored. (Joel Hawksley | The Grand Rapids...
Gypsum Mines | History Grand Rapids
In 1898 William T. Powers began constructing a gypsum mine one hundred feet ... span of the Blue Bridge, formerly the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Bridge.
Alabastine Mine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Alabastine Mine is an underground gypsum mine in Wyoming, Michigan, ... "Photos: Rare tour of underground record keeping center in Wyoming". ... Baxter, Albert, History of the City of Grand Rapids, New York and Grand Rapids: Munsell...
Alabastine Mine, Kent Co., Michigan, USA - Mindat
In later years the mine output was used to make gypsum wallboard. ... In the 1960s they had multiple tours a day and charged a quarter. ... from papers published by Dr. Mary Jane Dockery, Geologist with the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and...
Gypsum Mine Tours of Michigan | eHow
Gypsum has many interesting features and has unique crystal habits. Michigan has large deposits of gypsum, and gypsum mine tours of Michigan can help the...
Grand Rapids Gypsum Co. Mine, Wyoming, Kent Co., Michigan, USA
Mine, Wyoming, Kent Co., Michigan, USA : A gypsum mine owned by the Grand Rapids Gypsum Co. and located at Wyoming, near Grand Rapids.
GYPSUM QUARRIES. - State of Michigan
mines, gypsum and slate quarries in the State that are working, and has also ... found in the vicinity of Grand Rapids, in Kent county, in the western part of the...
It Began with Plaster - This is Rebel Country - Google Sites
As the quality of the Grand Rapids Plaster is not equalled by any in the United States, they hope to ... In later years the mine output was used to make gypsum wallboard. ... In the 1960s they had multiple tours a day and charged a quarter.
Mines Golf Course Opens in Grand Rapids - Cybergolf
Now golfers in Grand Rapids and all of West Michigan are enjoying the ... after Georgia-Pacific had abandoned a series of gypsum mines underneath the parcel.
The giant salt mine 1200 feet beneath Detroit, Michigan -- Science ...
Feb 12, 2015 ... Detroit's salt mines are like an underground city within the city. ... in the 1920s, 1940s and '50s, the mine was open to the public with guided tours - a .... to the mines gypsum mines underneath Grand Rapids, Michigan - [Link].
Mines Golf Course
The Mines Golf Course in Grand Rapids, MI. ... One of West Michigan's best public courses. Built in 2005, the golf course is built on old gypsum mines.
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Book great rates on rooms at the Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown, ... Location: 11 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 .... Gypsum Mine Tours.
Mapping the Michigan Natural Storage Gypsum Mine using a ...
Sep 29, 2010 ... Grand Valley State University, Department of Geology, Allendale, MI 49401 ... workings at the Michigan Natural Storage (MNS) gypsum mine in Grand Rapids. ... for dry storage and is also available to school groups for tours.
Shelter Locations - Grand Rapids Civil Defense History
Contains locations of all civil defense public fallout shelters in Grand Rapids and ..... The owner was kind enough to give me tour of the old shelter space in the ... This 11,000 capacity shelter was an old gypsum mine originally hand-dug in the...
greatlakes conference2014 - Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
Nov 6, 2014 ... all-access tour of the Grand Rapids Gypsum Mines. Wear clothing that you are comfortable getting dirty. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp,...
Geology Department Newsletter - Grand Valley State University
an Environmental Geology class at Grand Rapids Community. College. ..... students on multiple gypsum mine tours for their 100 level classes. Kelly Heid and...
The 1,000-Mile Great Lakes Adventures: Natural Resources Under ...
Jul 21, 2012 ... The old docking station for the gypsum mine ... I was able to get a tour of the Calcite Mine and was amazed by the scale of the operation there. This mine ... Northview Senior Center, Grand Rapids, MI 1pm (Great Lakes Islands...
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To connect with Grand Rapids Hydroelectric Power, sign up for Facebook today. ... Gypsum Products Manufacturing Company Mine & Mill February 14; Star .... 'WEST SIDE WATER POWER CANAL TOURS — SAT & SUN SAT 2 MAY from 5.
may 2015 rapid river ramblings newsletter - CSI Grand Rapids
May 14, 2015 ... up now through the Grand Rapids Builders Exchange via email contact with ..... Tour Georgia Pacific Gypsum Plant at the Gypsum Mines. 00-04.
The 10 Beers That Made My Career: Jeremy Kosmicki of Founders ...
Jul 14, 2014 ... We store the barrels in old gypsum mine caves located nearby in Grand Rapids, which we've converted into dry storage. We do this because...
5 of the Biggest Beer Releases of 2015 | CraftBeer.com
Jan 31, 2015 ... Where: Grand Rapids, Michigan ... The barrels are stored in 40-degree former gypsum mines 85 feet beneath Grand Rapids for an average of 12 to 14 months. ... A Certified Cicerone®, Glancy is now a brewery tour guide and...
Grand Rapids hotels - Booked.net
50 hotels ... The best selection of hotels in Grand Rapids with reviews and maps. Book in advance and ... Frederik Meijer Gardens (6) ; Gypsum Mine Tour (10)...
Our Favorite Hikes, Restaurants and Sights in St. George
Apr 10, 2014 ... The Glass Mine: This is located just south of St. George and is an abandoned Gypsum ... They came out with plenty of pieces of their own gypsum. ... They have tours going on, but if you have a large group, you can schedule your own. ..... A Video Worth Watching with your Kids · Indoor Fun: Grand Rapids!