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Limekilns on the former Cowell Ranch. The quarried limestone was dumped into the open pits from the path at the top. The square stone tower is an oil-burning "patent" kiln. This site, which was known as the "Lower Kilns was in use until 1946. It is…
An oil-burning "patent" kiln on the former Cowell Ranch. Oil-fired kilns began to be used in the 1880's as timber became scarce. Two older pit style kilns are visible to the left of the "patent" kiln. This site is now part of the UCSC campus, near…
The Cowell Ranch cooperage, which manufactured barrels for shipping the lime produced in the kilns seen in the background. This site is now part of the UCSC campus, near the Main Entrance.
Photos by Vester Dick. On reverse: She Has No Quarrel With Progress [demolition of Nelson house on Soquel Dr.]; New Art Form [artist Steven Desmond].