Quarries in Missouri & Quarry Links, Photographs, and Articles
Kansas City - Phenix

• Kansas City, Missouri – the Phenix Cut Stone Company (from Stone Magazine, June 1898, Vol. XVII, No. 1, pp. 296)

  Notes From Quarry and Shop: “Kansas City, Mo. - While handling a block of stone in the yards of the Phœnix Cut Stone Company, March 8 last, the tackle broke, and James Louttit was caught beneath the falling mass and sustained severe injuries. He has filed a suit against the company for $10,000 damages, claiming in his petition that he was crippled for life, and that the negligence of the company was responsible for it.”

  • Kansas City, Missouri – the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Stone: An Illustrated Magazine, January 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1, pp. 7. This advertisement was also published in the following issues of Stone Magazine: February 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, pp. 63; March 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 3, pp. 119; April 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 4, pp. 170; May 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 5, pp. 238; June 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 6, pp. 289; July 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 7, pp. 345; August 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 8, pp. 404; September 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 9, pp. 460; October 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 10, pp. 508; December 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, pp. 624; January 1918, Vol. XXXIX No. 1, pp. 7; February 1918, Vol. XXXIX, No. 2, pp. 72; April 1918, Vol. XXXIX, No. 4, pp. 120 and pp. 216; June 1918, Vol. XXXIX, No. 6, pp. 216 & pp. 314; September 1918, Vol. XXXIX, No. 9, pp. 408; October 1918, Vol. XXXIX, No. 10, pp. 456; November 1918, Vol. XXXIX, No. 11, pp. 504; December 1918, Vol. XXXIX, No. 12, pp. 552; January 1919, Vol. XL, No. 1, pp. 15; February, 1919, pp. 63; March, 1919, pp. 161; May 1919, pp. 209; June 1919, pp. 557; July 1919, pp. 305; August 1919, pp. 353; September 1919, pp. 401; October 1919, pp. 449; November 1919, pp. 497; and December 1919, pp. 547.)

    

    Napoleon Marble

    A sound material of superior texture and pleasing color for interior and exterior use. Furnished in large blocks. Large stock on hand insuring prompt shipments. Sawn across the bed shows distinct sound veining – no filling necessary.

    Interior Blocks and sawn stock only.

    Exterior Large and modern cut stone mills.

    Estimates Furnished Promptly

    Phenix Marble Company, 19th and Olive Sts., Kansas City, MO.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - Phenix Marble Company Mill & Yard (1916) (Company letter in Stone: An Illustrated Magazine, April 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 4, pp. 170. Below is the information from letter to Stone Magazine dated March 21, 1916. Click on the thumbnail below if you wish to read the letter.)

    

    Martin Simpson, President – W. C. Scarritt, Vice President – A. W. Borrow, Secretary

    General Office

    Phenix Marble Company

    Producers and Manufacturers of

    Napoleon Gray Marble – Phenix Sawed Stone – Phenix White Lime – Phenix Cut Stone

    19th and Olive Sts.

    Quarries: Phenix, Missouri

    Mills: Phenix, Missouri and Kansas City, Mo. - Yards: Kansas City, Mo., and Phenix, Missouri

  • Kansas City, Missouri – the Phenix Marble Company (from Stone: An Illustrated Magazine, October 1916, Vol. XXXVII, No. 10, “Marble and Granite” section, pp. 540-541)

    “The Phenix Marble Company, of Phenix, Mo., and Kansas City Mo., report trade conditions most satisfactory. August and September have compelled over-time in all departments, that is – quarry, mill, tile and cut stone. Their mill has been operating twenty-four hours a day since March. As their shipments have covered practically the entire United States, business would seem good in the marble and stone trade everywhere. New York City and territory, through the agency of the Tompkins-Kiel Marble Company, has consumed a very large portion of their output.”

  • Kansas City, Missouri – the Phenix Marble Company Plant – “Getting out big marble drums” (from Stone magazine, February 1920, Vol. XLI, No. 2, pp. 72)

    “Fluting Marble Columns - Getting out big marble drums at the plant of the Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo.”

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company February 1920 Election of Officers (from Stone magazine, February 1920, Vol. XLI, No. 2, pp. 77)

    “At a meeting of the Phenix Marble Company, Nineteenth and Olive streets, Kansas City, Mo., held on January 13, the following officers were elected: Martin Simpson, president; W. C. Scarrett, Vice-president; George E. Simpson, treasurer; A. W. Burton, secretary, and W. C. Scarrett, Martin Simpson, George E. Simpson, Edward S. North and Elliott H. Jones, directors. Mr. George E. Simpson, of Forth (sic) Worth, Tex., has just become affiliated with the company, and besides serving as treasurer, will also handle the sales end of the business.”

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (from Stone Magazine, Vol. XLIV, No. 4, pp. 218)

    “The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City and Phenix, Mo., has issued to each of its employes (sic) a life insurance policy for $1,000, under a group plan. The premiums on the policies are paid by the company for this year, and will be continued thereafter if it is found that the plan meets all requirements for this class of protection.”

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, May 1923, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 43. The following information was also published in the following issues of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: September 1923, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 43; October 1923, Vol. 1, No. 6, pp. 43; November 1923, Vol. 1, No. 7, pp. 43; December 1923, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 43; February 1924, Vol. 1, No. 10, pp. 43; April 1924, Vol. 1, No. 12, pp. 43; May 1924, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 43; June 1924, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 43; July 1924, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 43; August 1924, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 43; September 1924, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 42; and January 1932, Vol. 9, No. 9, pp. 67.)

    The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, June 1923, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 47. The advertisement below was also published in the following issue of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: May 1923, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 47.)

    General View Napoleon Gray Quarry. Napoleon Gray in New Stock Exchange Building, New York City. Stripping Land for Greater Production.

    Phenix Marble Co., Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray Marble

    To take care of the tremendous demand for Napoleon Gray Marble we have just built a new central power plant and installed additional quarry and sawing machinery. We will be glad, at any time, to furnish you with estimates or complete information about the most reliable gray marble in the market.

    (pp. 42) The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, July 1923, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 47.)

    Napoleon Gray Floor in Equitable Trust Co., 345 Madison Avenue, New York City. York and Sawyer, Architects. Marble Manufacturer, Wm. Bradley & Sons. New power house and locomotive.

    Phenix Marble Co., Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray Marble For Floors - Few marbles combine the qualities that make Napoleon Gray the popular floor marble it is. Being of non-slip quality, it is particularly adaptable for floors. Then its neutral color blends perfectly with other marbles.

    Our increased quarry and mill facilities make possible immediate shipment in any quantity.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - Phenix Marble Company (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, August 1923, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 47.)

    Phenix Marble Co., Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray Marble For Floors

    Few marbles combine the qualities that make Napoleon gray the popular floor marble it is. Being of non-slip quality, it is particularly adaptable for floors. Then its neutral color blends perfectly with other marbles. Our increased quarry and mill facilities make possible immediate shipment in any quantity.

    (Photo caption) Napoleon Gray Floor in Equitable Trust Co., 345 Madison Ave., New York City. York and Sawyer, Architects. Marble Manufacturer, Wm. Bradley and Sons. (See Phenix Marble Co. ad photo in the July 1923 entry above.)

    (Photo caption) Our power house and locomotive. (See Phenix Marble Co. ad photo in the July 1923 entry above.)

    (pp. 42) The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, September 1923, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 47. The advertisement below was also published in the following issue of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: October 1923, Vol. 1, No. 6, pp. 47.)

    Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Kansas City, Mo. Erected entirely of Napoleon Gray. Stripping land to start quarrying operations.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri 

    Napoleon Gray for Exteriors and Interiors

    Napoleon Gray Marble has the hardness of texture to make it an ideal exterior marble, yet the beautiful softness of tone to harmonize with any interior color scheme. So great has been the demand for it, that we are constantly enlarging our quarry facilities. We can assure you immediate delivery in almost any quantity.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, November 1923, Vol. 1, No. 7, pp. 47.)

    In the Dodge Building, New York City, is one of the many examples of where Napoleon Gray has been used with other marbles. Here Shape, Bready & Feterkin, the architects, have covered the walls of the main and elevator entrances with Napoleon Gray to ceiling height. As a contrast, yet in harmony, a Batesville Marble floor bordered with Belgian Grand Antique has been used.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray and Other Marbles

    Marble manufactured by Ital-American Marble Co. Napoleon Gray harmonizes with most marbles. We’d be glad to send you information or samples at any time that you request.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, December 1923, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 47. The advertisement below was also published in the following issue of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: January 1924, Vol. 1, No. 9, pp. 47.)

    Napoleon Gray Marble walls and columns in Missouri State Capitol. Tracy & Swartout, Architects.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray Marble

    Here are three predominant qualities that make Napoleon Gray the popular marble that it is:

    1. Its non-slip surface and wearing qualities makes it ideal for floors.

    2. Its character and tone add beauty and dignity for wall surfaces.

    3. Its cheapness of price seems out of proportion to a marble of this kind.

    We would be glad to send you information or samples at any time that you request.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company(from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, January 1924, Vol. 1, No. 9, pp. 43.)

    The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, February 1924, Vol. 1, No. 10, pp. 67.)

    Napoleon Gray in The Bowery Savings Bank: One of the many elaborately carved and pierced Napoleon Gray Fresh-air intake grilles in the main banking room. Wm. Bradley and Son, Marble Mfrs.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray in The Bowery Savings Bank

    In the whole realm of modern stereotomy there are few examples of work more worthy of careful study than the new Bowery Savings Bank on 42nd Street, New York City.

    Here, York and Sawyer, who designed it, have drawn on ancient precept and so skillfully rendered it in modern materials, that it can safely be termed a masterpiece in marble and stone.

    Napoleon Gray Marble was chosen for one of the most unusual of the many unusual features of this building - the pierced marble grilles in the main banking room.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1924, Vol. 1, No. 12, pp. 67. This advertisement was found in a bound book of many issues of Throvgh The Ages Magazine at the back of the book.)

    A 68,000-Pound Block of Napoleon Gray Marble: In Swope Park, Kansas City, Missouri, is another example of the versatility of Napoleon Gray Marble. As a base for a memorial flagstaff is a single block 9 feet 2 inches by 9 feet 2 inches by 4 feet 8 inches, weighing 68,000 pounds. This block is in an extremely exposed location and is good evidence of the weathering qualities of this wonderful marble.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri

    A 68,000-Pound Block of Napoleon Gray Marble

    In Swope Park, Kansas, Missouri, is another example of the versatility of Napoleon Gray Marble. As a base for a memorial flagstaff is a single block 9 feet 2 inches by 9 feet 2 inches by 4 feet 8 inches, weighing 68,000 pounds. This block is in an extremely exposed location and is good evidence of the weathering qualities of this wonderful marble. Send for samples and complete information.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - John A. Brown, Phenix Marble Co. - Obituary (from Stone magazine, May 1924, Vol. XLV, No. 5, pp. 301)

    “John A. Brown, superintendent of the cut stone department of the Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., died in Kansas City on April 19. Mr. Brown was born in Scotland and came to this country in 1884 and shortly thereafter became connected with the Hughes & Dugan Stone Company of Kansas City. Later he entered into the carving and contracting business on his own account and in 1905 became identified with the Phenix Marble Company in charge of its cut stone department, a position he held up to the time of his death. Mr. Brown was one of the best known stone and marble men in the West and many of the larger and notable buildings of the West and Southwest bear testimony of his craftsmanship. Mr. Brown was a member of the Modern Woodmen, the St. Andrew Society and the Scottish Clan. A widow, a son and two daughters survive.”

  • Kansas City, Missouri – Phenix Marble Company (The following information is from an advertisement in Stone: An Illustrated Magazine, Vol. XLVI, No. 3, March, 1925, Stone Publishing Co., New York, pp. 143.)

    BAR Building, West 43d and 44th Streets, New York City. Exterior. Napoleon Gray Marble used on 77 panels between floors Interior. Walls and toilets all built of Napoleon Gray Marble. Severance & Van Alen, Architects.

    Phenix Marble Company, 609 Scarrit Building, Kansas City, Missouri

    Producers of Napoleon Gray Marble, Phenix Cut Stone A sound material of superior texture and color for exterior and interior use. Interior – Blocks, Sawn Stone and Floor Material Only.

    Napoleon Gray

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1925, Vol. 2, No. 12, pp. 62.)

    Rotunda, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Geo. A. Applegarth, architect. All visible marble Napoleon Gray. Columns and pilasters, monoliths approximately 15’ x 2.’ Marble manufacturer, Jos. Musto Sons-Keenan Co.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray Marble

    Where beauty and dignity must keep an eye on cost, Napoleon Gray Marble is a natural choice. In the great buildings where it has been used - The Missouri State Capitol, New York Stock Exchange, American Telephone and Telegraph Building and the one shown above, it has met every practical as well as artistic requirement of both architects and owners. Write us for samples and information.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, July 1925, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 57)

    Upper Picture - California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Geo. A. Applegarth, Architect. Columns and Pilasters by American Marble and Mosaic Co.; all the other marble by Jos. Musto Sons-Keenan Company. Lower Picture - Greely Arcade, New York City. Geo. and Edw. Blum, Architects.

    Napoleon Gray: A Marble That Is Seemingly Without Limitation

    Is there a wide gap between the rare beauty of the columned halls of the California Palace of The Legion of Honor and the severe business-like walls of the Greeyly Arcade Building, New York City? Obvious as the answer is, still isn’t it strange that both Mr. Applegarth in the West and George and Edward Blum in the East, found in Napoleon gray Marble for ideal material for their different problems.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri

    (pp. 70) The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, December 1925, Vol. 3, No. 8, pp. 52)

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray in Wall Street

    The Bank of America - Wall Street - Trowbridge & Livingston - synonymous of beauty and wealth and power. Napoleon Gray Marble synonymous of all that a marble should be for bank construction, plus the economy, the non-slip feature and the carving quality of an exterior or interior marble.

    (pp. 71.) The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, January 1926, Vol. 3, No. 9, pp. 50)

    

    A Marble Dance Floor

    So far as we know, this is the only outside marble dance floor in the country.

    In 1920 The Edgewater Beach Hotel, on Lake Michigan, Chicago, decided to build an uncovered dance floor directly on the beach, a few feet from the water.

    As it would be subject to summer suns as well as winter snows, it necessarily had to be of some material not affected by the elements. Napoleon Gray Marble in tiles 8 inches by 16 inches was the choice. The floor has stood up so well that lately another section has been added.

    Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Missouri.

    (pp. 71) The Kansas City Marble and Tile Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1926, Vol. 3, No. 12, pp. 44. An advertisement similar to the one below was also published in the following issue of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: April 1927, Vol. 4, No. 12, pp. 61.)

    Napoleon Gray walls in St. Thomas Acquimas (sic) Church, Chicago, Ill. K. M. Vitzthum and Co., Architects. Enterprise Marble Co. Contractors.

    Phenix Marble Company, Suite 609, Scarritt Bldg., Kansas City, Missouri

    A Marble of Extraordinary Qualities

    In color gray, but a gray that has life and charm and distinction. In use impervious to moisture, non-slip and carvable. For exterior or interior in any size or quantity you require. In price so low that you too will join the great army of architects and contractors who use it steadily. Samples on request.

    (pp. 44) The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, October 1927, Vol. 5, No. 6, pp. 43.)

    They Wanted Distinction. The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company wanted the toilets in their new Home Building at Springfield, Massachusetts, to be on a par with the rest of the structure. For the wall wainscot and the stalls, Napoleon Gray marble was selected - as the most logical material.

    Phenix Marble Company, Suite 609, Scarritt Bldg., Kansas City, Missouri

    Napoleon Gray Universally Adaptable

    Napoleon Gray has a richness of tone, a pleasing finish, that is not found in monotones of equal durability and soundness. It is impervious to stains, practically non-absorbent and thoroughly economical. May we send you a copy of our book containing views of various installations of Napoleon gray? Marble samples sent upon request.

    (pp. 65) The Phenix Marble Company, Kansas City, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” Mastin Simpson is listed as the company representative.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, September 1928, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 58)

    The Edgewater Beach Hotel, Chicago, owns the dance floor: Marshall & Fox, Chicago, were the Architects; and Naughton Marble Co., Chicago, was the Marble Contractor.

    Phenix Marble Company, Suite 609, Scarritt Building

    Napoleon Gray - Exceptional Durability

    The severe conditions imposed upon this outdoor dance floor by summer suns and winter snows...and the scuffing of thousands of dancing feet...have been satisfactorily met by the use of Napoleon Gray marble. The surface, after several years of wear, is as good as new!!

    Napoleon Gray may be procured in sound large-sized blocks and slabs in any quantity and without delay. May we send you a copy of our book containing views of various installations of Napoleon Gray? Marble samples sent upon request.

  • Kansas City, Missouri - the Phenix Marble Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, January 1932, Vol. 9, No. 9, pp. 61.)

    Napoleon Gray Marble was used for the counters in the Title Insurance Company’s Offices, Richmond Trust Building, Richmond, Virginia. W. T. Stoddart, Architect.

    Phenix Marble Company, Suite 609, Scarritt Building, Kansas City, Missouri

    Here is a typical example of “one of the everyday uses of marble” - in the interests of both Economy and Fine Appearance. The selection of Napoleon Gray gives the major advantages desired in marble - rich tones, exceptional durability and ready availability - at very reasonable price, consistent with quality. The full benefits of a marble treatment are always enjoyed whenever Napoleon Gray is specified.

• Kansas City, Missouri – the Phenix Stone and Lime Company - “A Western Stone Company: The Modern and Up-to-Date Equipment of the Phenix Stone and Lime Company,” excerpt from Stone: An Illustrated Magazine, May 1908, Vol. XXVII, No. 12, pp. 645-646. (This magazine is available on Google Book Search - Full View Books.)

  “One of the progressive western stone companies that is rapidly forging to the front is the Phenix Stone and Lime Company of Kansas City. This company produces a high grade limestone suitable for all structural purposes. The illustration given herewith showing a corner of the quarry, shows better than can be told in words the nature of the deposit. It will be seen that the stone is unusually hard, that it lies in level beds of great thickness, that there is very little overburden and almost no waste rock, and that blocks can be gotten out of any size up to the capacity of the derricks to handle. The equipment is modern and well arranged, and the quarry has been admirably developed. Another illustration shows the mill of the company. This is very completely equipped with all of the latest stone working appliances. In the yard there is a traveling crane of wide span and large capacity. It will thus be seen that that both from the quarrying and the cutting end the Phenix Stone and Lime Company is capable of handling a construction contract of any magnitude.

  (Photo caption, pp. 645) “General (?) Quarry of the Phenix Stone & Lime Co., Phenix, Mo.”

  (Photo caption, pp. 646) “Mill of the Phenix Stone and Lime Co. at Kansas City, Mo.”

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