Vermont Marble Company Proctor Vt

In 1867 it contracted with the local firm of dorr and myers to saw marble.

Vermont marble company proctor vt.

It employed over 5000 people had offices in most major u s. Redfield proctor was named manager of the company in 1880 by its president elisha riggs. It was not until colonel proctor in 1869 bought what was then the vermont marble company that the industry took on substantial growth. Marble was quarried from several locations in the town of proctor then called sutherland falls and the surrounding communities of rutland west rutland and danby.

You won t want to miss these ten things at the vermont marble museum. Vermont marble granite slate soapstone company specializes in natural stone. We re your most reliable source for the finest quality stone products in new england. Proctor is uniquely situated along a north south valley of the otter creek making it one of the most picturesque towns in rutland county.

Founded the vermont marble company in 1880 when he merged several smaller vermont marble manufacturing operations into one entity. Vermont businessman and politician redfield proctor sr. The sutherland falls marble company was incorporated as a massachusetts company ca. In addition to countertops we also make sinks urns woodstove surrounds hearth pads custom work and many other great products all made from natural stone.

Cities and owned the rights to all the marble in vermont tennessee colorado and alaska. 52 main street proctor vt 05765 800 427 1396. The vermont marble museum is a partnership of the preservation trust of vermont and vermont marble museum inc. The vermont marble company was founded in 1880 by businessman and politician redfield proctor who served as the company s first president.

With over thirty years of experience artist owner brent wilson has made his mark in the stone industry. Located at 52 main street proctor vt in the same complex as the historic vermont marble museum exhibit the proctor marble company offers the finest in custom marble granite stone fabrication. 1857 by a group of men in rutland vermont. The vermont marble company was founded in 1880 by businessman and politician redfield proctor who served as the company s first president.

Our vast marble and sand deposits the proximity to the great falls of otter creek and the rail lines are among the primary reasons redfield proctor sr. The museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors. The marble quarries of vermont have a long and prestigious history starting back in 1767. Marble was quarried from several locations in the town of proctor then called sutherland falls and the surrounding communities of west rutland pittsford brandon and danby.