Sally Morgan
A couple of weeks ago, I got an E-Mail from Sally Morgan asking if I knew about the Cowell Lime Works Historic District at UC Santa Cruz. When I admitted that I hadn’t heard of it, she invited Mrs. Cowellian and me to come and take a tour. Yesterday, she graciously gave us the grand tour, allowing us to take pictures and ask questions. I’d like to thank my wife for taking all of the pictures. I’ve posted the pictures and information on the Cowell Historical Society site: cowellhistoricalsociety.org/html/lime.html
The Cowell Ranch, along with the Cowell Lime Works, is a fascinating place, since working with limestone sets the stage for the creation of the Cowell Portland Cement Plant, and the Town of Cowell. Henry Cowell made his fortune at the Lime Works, and his heirs increased it with the Cowell Portland Cement Factory.
I know a lot of people are unhappy that we were not able to save the smokestack, but here is an outstanding opportunity to actually save some history. Sally and the Cowell Lime Works Historic District are making a difference in preserving some real California history. If you want to visit, the only cost is $6.00 to park on campus. If you’d like to help, drop them a line at limeworks@ucsc.edu.
