Bedrock of Beachville: The History of our Limestone Quarries | Digital Museums Canada
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Bedrock of Beachville: The History of our Limestone Quarries

Beachville District Museum 2024
Stream Small
Subjects

Bedrock of Beachville traces limestone quarry history in Ontario’s “Lime Capital.” Examine maps, excavation images, and photos of Canada’s largest open-face quarries. Explore quarry machinery evolution and discover the experiences of employees including drill operators, truck drivers, and managers. Listen to audio recordings from former employees and watch a contemporary quarry explosion. This virtual exhibition celebrates local, industrial and natural histories.

Credits

Research

Dr. Stephanie Radu
Kristy Buck
Charlie Reeves
Marjorie Cropp
Marion Kilcup
Monica Van Ittersum
Carmeuse Site Research
Ken Zegers
Community Research
Beachville Residents (Past and Present)
Research Resource
Oxford County Archives

Text

English writer

Dr. Stephanie Radu

English editor

Dr. Stephanie Radu
Monica Van Ittersum

French editor

LAT Multilingual
Sarah Verreault

Comparative editor

LAT Multilingual
Ronella Van Ittersum

Translation

French translator

LAT Multilingual

Production

Content integration and layout

Dr. Stephanie Radu
Kristy Buck
Sidney Williams
Monica Van Ittersum

Audio

Dr. Stephanie Radu

Videography

Dr. Stephanie Radu

Photography

Alter Light Productions
Beachville District Museum
Dr. Stephanie Radu
Sidney Williams

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