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Identifier
20144061
Description
The gypsum plant, built in 1923 and expanded in 1947 and 1951, has been described as the world's largest producer of mineral wallboard. The cement plant, which started operations in January 1952, with a capacity of 4200 barrels of cement a day, is increasing its capacity by 50 percent. The images showing the exterior view of the plant.
Archival Date
1953-09-20
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-984
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Factories; Concrete plants; Cement industry
Names
Sweetwater (Tex.); United States Gypsum Co.
Subjects
Factories; Concrete plants; Cement industry