Quarries in Missouri & Quarry Links, Photographs, and Articles
F. W. Steadley & Co. Inc.

• Carthage, Missouri – F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. Quarry & Mill – “New Missouri Marble Mill,” article from Stone Magazine, November 1925, Vol. XLVI, No. 11, pp. 674-676.

  “The growth of the marble industry in the United States can be illustrated in no better manner than in reviews of various marble centers, producing districts and finishing plants in all parts of the country. From small openings producing blocks to meet local demand and from tiny shops where a few slabs were finished by hand the ind ustry has grown to gigantic proportions. Marble has come to be known as the product of certain states and these commonwealths have achieved fame because of them. Italy has its Carrara, America has its Missouri, Vermont, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts and other marble producing centers and each exerts its influence in the markets and is known in architectural and art circles for its particular varieties of Nature’s chief decorative material. When Missouri was the scene of pre-Civil War strife its grand old mansions were built of local stone, while the interiors contained Missouri marble mantle pieces and floors. Carthage was known throughout the state for its quarries, but it was not until the methods of quarrying and finishing underwent a change with the advent of machinery that the city and district attained nation-wide prominence in the marble market. Among the names that have come to be associated with marble is that of Steadley.

  “The Carthage district is one of the three great marble producing sections of Missouri, the others being in Greene County and Ste. Genevieve County. The industry in these centers took a decided jump in 1923 when production increased fully fifty per cent being valued at more than $1,000,000 for the first time. Another increase was shown during 1924 and with construction above all previous records 1925 will show even better results for the state. “In 1898 F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., opened a small quarry at Carthage and in a modest way began to take out marble. The company’s equipment consisted of two gang saws, one derrick and one channeler. An inventory taken this month shows that this firm is operating one of the largest marble quarries and most modern plants in the United States. This great quarry and plant is self contained in that it operates its own water system, machine shops and does its own repair work. The Steadley property consists of three hundred acres of proven quarry land, insuring an almost inexhaustible supply of the several varieties of marble marketed by the firm. These are Colonial Grey Veined and Colonial Veinless marble, both being trade marked names. The company operates two saw mills twenty-four hours per day, one equipped with twelve gang saws and other with six saws with room for two more when required. The storage yard consists of a steel tramway one thousand feet long with two thirty ton cranes. The cranes are operated day and night so that the gang saws may be reloaded as soon as they have finished sawing a block. The finishing plants, one for the finishing of interior marble and other for machine work, such as planing moulds and turning columns for heavy exterior work, are operated for the convenience of customers and contractors.

  Office Building and Drafting Department of F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, Mo. Constructed Entirely of Colonial Grey Veined and Colonial Grey Veinless Marble.

  Interior of new marble finishing plant of F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., devoted exclusively to finishing marble for interior work.

  Stock Yard and Crane-way of F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., 1,000 feet long and equipped with two thirty ton cranes.

  Exterior of new mill of F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., constructed of Colonial Grey Veined and Veinless Marble with steel roof, window frames and equipped throughout the concrete floors, making it absolutely fireproof.

  “This great quarry and plant, an industry itself, shows the increased demand for marble for both exterior and interior construction and decorative work. It has been builded (sic) upon a faith in marble as Nature’s most durable decorative material and upon the faith that the public, knowing its value, will demand it in ever increasing quantities. The supply is inexhaustable (sic) and with the facilities of the quarrymen, such as the Steadley plant illustrated, the demand can be met without delay to a job in any party of the country. “The Steadley quarry is opened up along a face two thousand feet long, which insures a supply of sound blocks at all times. The quarry equipment consists of six forty ton derricks, twelve channeling machines, two air compressors, six air drills and two blacksmith shops for sharpening steel. The waste is taken care of by crushing plants adjoining the quarry. All of the buildings on the property are fire-proof, the mills, office building and smaller buildings being built of Colonial Grey Marble with metal roofs and concrete floors. The entire plant is electrically operated from connected motors of twelve-hundred horse power.

  Section of Quarry of F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., showing derricks and channeling machines and quarry face.

  “Colonial Grey Marble is sold throughout the United States and Canada and some shipments have been made abroad. Some of the buildings of recent construction in which it has been used include the Straus Building, The New Union Station and The Federal Reserve Bank Building, all in Chicago ; The Federal Reserve Bank Building, Cleveland, Ohio ; Federal Reserve Bank Building, New York City; The Walbridge Building, Buffalo, N. Y.; The Harkness Memorial, Yale University; Jones Building, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Cass High School, Detroit, Mich.; South Side High School, Toledo, Ohio; Elks Club Buildings at Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, and Portland, Oregon; The Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.; St. Joseph’s Hospital, Louisville, Ky.; United States Government Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.; Catholic Shrine, Washington, D.C.; W. R. Rust Building, Tacoma, Wash., and the Mid-Continent Building, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

  “These buildings are but a few of the more prominent structures in which this marble has been used. In addition to shipments for jobs of this character, there are the smaller consignments in slabs and blocks for dealers and marble contractors, who do their own finishing. The Steadley Company, as shown by the illustrations of the mill building and interior, is equipped to handle contracts of magnitude, furnishing the finished stock ready for the marble contractor or builder to set. Such a plant obviates the necessity of having to resort to age old methods of cutting and carving the marble in make-shift sheds on the job. The Steadley quarry and plant illustrate another development in the marble industry and that is the storage of sufficient varieties to meet all emergencies and insure prompt delivery of either blocks, slabs or finished stock in quantity and without the del aying of quarrying. In its one yard between the ways of the cranes there are stored hundreds of blocks of Colonial Grey Veined and Colon ial Grey Veinless marble, each block tested for soundness and graded as to quality. In the quarries the supply is being added to constantly and as the block piles diminish they are replenished. The quarry face is one of the longest now being operated any place in this country. It is an open quarry, the marble deposit laying just beneath a thin strip of earth, which reduces stripping operations to a minimum. Six forty ton cranes are operated in the quarry to lift out the marble blocks loosened by the twelve channeling machines and air drills. When it is considered that this quarry, one of the several in Missouri, has been developed to such a high standard of mechanical perfection with a period of a quarter of a century it would seem to indicate that the marble industry was firmly established and that marble was as much a necessity in the building material field as materials of the so-called common variety, such as brick and lumber, steel and tile.”

• Carthage, Missouri – the F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, May 1923, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 42 (although the name is “D. K. Steadley in this issue); June 1923, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 42; September 1923, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 42; October 1923, Vol. 1, No. 6, pp. 42; November 1923, Vol. 1, No. 7, pp. 42; and December 1923, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 42.)

  (pp. 42) The F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - the F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, July 1923, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 59. The advertisement below was also published in the following issue of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: May 1923, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 59.)

    F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc.

    “The Big Quarry” - Carthage, Missouri

    Colonial Gray Veined Marble For Interior and Exterior Use

    This marble is gray in color with distinct veining. It has been used extensively by the trade and is growing more popular every year. Architects may specify it without hesitation, as our quarry and equipment are extensive and prompt deliveries are assured. Prices will be found satisfactory.

    Showing small section of quarry.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, August 1923, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 59. The advertisement below was also published in the following issues of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: September 1923, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 59; October 1923, Vol. 1, No. 6, pp. 59; and November 1923, Vol. 1, No. 7, pp. 59.)

    Showing section of quarry and part of derrick equipment.

    F. W. Steadley & Company Inc., Carthage, Missouri - “The Big Quarry”

    Colonial Gray Veined Marble For Interior and Exterior Use

    This marble is gray in color with distinct veining. It has been used extensively by the trade and is growing more popular every year. Architects may specify it without hesitation, as our quarry and equipment are extensive and prompt deliveries are assured. Prices Will Be Found Satisfactory.

    (pp. 42) The F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, December 1923, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 59. The advertisement below was also published in the following issue of Throvgh The Ages Magazine: January 1924, Vol. 1, No. 9, pp. 59; and February 1924, Vol. 1, No. 10, pp. 56.)

    Banking Room of Bankers Trust Company, Indianapolis, Ind. The room, except for the floors, was finished throughout with our Colonial gray Veinless Marble. It is a rich monotone and gives a dignified effect. The marble was finished and installed by F. E. Gates Marble Co., of Indianapolis. McGuire and Shook, Architects, Indianapolis.

    F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley and Co., Inc. (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, January 1924, Vol. 1, No. 9, pp. 42.)

    The F. W. Steadley and Co., Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1924, Vol. 1, No. 12, pp. 60. This advertisement was found in a bound book of many issues of Throvgh The Ages Magazine at the back of the book.)

    Corridor in State Office Building, Lansing, Mich. All standing marble throughout this building is Colonial Gray Veinless marble and was finished and installed by Jas. B. Clow & Sons Co., Chicago, Ill.

    F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Gray Veined - Colonial Gray Veinless

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (from Monumental News Magazine, June 1924, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 42. The information below was also published in the following issue of Monumental News Magazine: February 1924, Vol. 1, No. 10, pp. 42; April 1924, Vol. 1, No. 12, pp. 42; July 1924, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 42; August 1924, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 42; September 1924, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 42; and July 1925, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 70.)

    The F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Company (from Stone Magazine, September 1924, Vol. XLV, No. 9, pp. 549)

    “F. W. Steadley & Company, Carthage, Mo., have recently had installed by the Carthage Foundry & Machine Works a motor-driven gang saw and a wire saw, in their quarry two of the latest improved 40-ton quarry hoisters designed by the same company.”

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Stone Magazine, Vol. XLV, No. 10, October, 1924, Stone Publishing Company, pp. 612.)

    Showing our 600 foot tramway in front of our modern fire proof twelve gang mill with stock of blocks ready for sawing.

    F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, MO.

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Gray Veined Marble - Colonial Grey Veinless Marble - Carthage Stone

    Samples furnished on application

  • Carthage, Missouri – F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (The following information is from an advertisement in Stone: An Illustrated Magazine, Vol. XLVI, No. 3, March, 1925, Stone Publishing Co., New York, pp. 173.)

    Liberty High School, Toledo Ohio, Mr. Edwin M. Gee, Architect, All wainscot, pilasters, including moulded caps and bases, are of, Colonial Grey Veined Marble, Finished and installed by Lloyd Brothers Co., Toledo, Ohio.

    F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, MO.

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined – Colonial Grey Veinless”

    Representatives for New York City: Michael Cohen & Co., 8 West 40th St., New York City

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Company (from Stone Magazine, April 1925, Vol. XLVI, No. 4, pp. 236)

    New Fireproof Stone Plant at Carthage

    “The F. W. Steadley & Company, producers of Colonial Grey veined and veinless marbles, Carthage, Mo., are erecting an all stone fireproof eight gang saw mill. The roof and sash will be metal and there will be no wood or any inflammable materials used. The eight gang saws, which will be installed in the mill, will be furnished by the Carthage Foundry & Machine Company. The company expects to have the new mill in operation in about ninety days. In order to make room for the mill changes have been made in the quarry, including extensions and additional channeling machines will be installed. The new finishing plant, also being erected by this company, is nearing completion and should be ready for operation in about thirty days.”

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Company (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1925, Vol. 2, No. 12, pp. 57.)

    Libbey High School, Toledo, Ohio. Edwin M. Gee, Architect. All wainscot, pilasters, moulded caps and bases are of Colonial Gray Veined Marble finished and installed by Lloyd Brothers Company, Toledo, Ohio.

    F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial gray Veined - Colonial Gray Veinless

    Representatives for New York City: Michael Cohen & Co., 8 West 40th St., New York City

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Stone Magazine, Vol. XLVI, No. 5, May 1925, Stone Publishing Company, pp. 301)

    “Security Benefit Association Office Bldg., Topeka, Kansas, W. E. Glover, Architect, Topeka, Kansas.

    F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, MO.

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    Representatives for New York City: Michael Cohen & Co., 8 West 40th St., New York City

    “The entire exterior is of Colonial Grey Marble in a smooth sand rubbed finish and the owners are assured of a beautiful and enduring building. The marble was finished and set by the Sargent Cut Stone Company of Topeka, Kansas.”

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, July 1925, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 60)

    “Security Benefit Association Office Bldg., Topeka, Kansas, W. E. Glover, Architect, Topeka, Kansas.

    F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, MO.

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    Representatives for New York City

    Michael Cohen & Co., 8 West 40th St., New York City

    “The entire exterior is of Colonial Grey Marble in a smooth sand rubbed finish and the owners are assured of a beautiful and enduring building. The marble was finished and set by the Sargent Cut Stone Company of Topeka, Kansas.”

    (pp. 70) The F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Stone Magazine, Vol. XLVI, No. 9, September, 1925, Stone Publishing Company, pp. 557)

    Showing our new Interior Marble Finishing Plant which we have recently put into operation.

    Colonial Grey Marble

    F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, MO.

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    We finish marble for the trade only, and do not erect any marble.

    Representative for Pacific Coast: John M. Fabbris, Sharon Bldg., San Francisco

    “This building is absolutely fire-proof, being built of Colonial Grey Marble with Steel sash, metal roof and steel trusses. The material used in connection with the erection of the machinery is steel or concrete. The equipment is of the best and our service on finished Colonial Grey Marble will be most excellent.”

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. - “New Missouri Marble Mill,” article from Stone Magazine, November 1925, Vol. XLVI, No. 11, pp. 674-676.

    Please Note: For the article, go to the entry at the beginning of the F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. section.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc. (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, December 1925, Vol. 3, No. 8, pp. 70.)

    The F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, December 1925, Vol. 3, No. 8, pp. 43. The same advertisement ran in the Throvgh The Ages Magazine, January 1926, Vol. 3, No. 9 issue on pp. 67.)

    Lobby of East Denver High School, Denver, Colorado. Geo. Williamson, Architect. Denver Mantel & Tile Co., Marble Contractors.

    F. W. Steadley & Company Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    Representatives for New York City: Michael Cohen & Co., 8 West 40th Street, New York City.

    Representative for Pacific Coast: John M. Fabbris, Sharon Building, San Francisco.

    All of the standing marble is Colonial Grey Veined - a material that is as attractive in appearance as it is in price. These qualities make it especially appealing to both architects and owners.

    (pp. 70) The F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Stone Magazine, Vol. XLVII, No. 2, February, 1926, Stone Publishing Company, pp. 113)

    Lobby of East Denver High School, Denver, Colorado. Denver Mantel & Tile Co., Marble Contractors. George Williamson, Architect.

    Colonial Grey Marble

    F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, MO.

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    Representatives for New York City: Michael Cohen & Co., 8 West 40th St., New York City.

    Representative for Pacific Coast: John M. Fabbris, Sharon Bldg., San Francisco

    “All of the standing marble is Colonial Grey Veined, which is attractive in appearance as well as being inexpensive, and therefore meets with the approval of the architects and owners where these two qualities are desired.”

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1926, Vol. 3, No. 12, pp. 64.)

    Storage Yard for Colonial Grey Marble.

    F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    Representative for New York City: Michael Cohen & Co., 8 West 40th Street, New York City

    Representative for Pacific Coast: John M. Fabbris, Sharon Building, San Francisco

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Stone Magazine, Vol. XLVII, No. 5, May, 1926, Stone Publishing Company, pp. 309)

    Storage Yard for Colonial Grey Marble

    Colonial Grey Marble

    F. S. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    When the architect specifies Colonial Grey Marble he is sure of not only getting excellent results but also good service, as our large quarry and saw mill capacity insure prompt shipments.

    Representatives for New York City:

    C. D. Jackson & Co., 140th Street and Locust Avenue, New York City

    Representative for Pacific Coast:

    John M. Fabbris, Sharon Building, San Francisco, Calif.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Co., Inc. (Advertisement) (from Stone Magazine, Vol. XLVII, No. 9, September, 1926, Stone Publishing Company, pp. 557 & Stone Magazine, Vol. XLVII, No. 11, November, 1926, pp. 749; December 1926, Vol. XLVII, No. 12, pp. 749)

    Showing section of quarry where Colonial Grey Marble is produced. Our large production enables us to ship promptly at all times.

    Colonial Grey Marble

    F. S. Steadley & Co., Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    Representatives for New York City: C. D. Jackson & Co., 140th Street and Locust Avenue, New York City

    Representative for Pacific Coast: John M. Fabbris, Sharon Building, San Francisco, Calif.

  • Carthage, Missouri - F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc. (Advertisement) (from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1927, Vol. 4, No. 12, pp. 58.)

    Republic Bldg., Denver, Col. Mr. G. Meredith Musick, Architect. Marble work installed by Scheffer-Nicoll & Co. When the architect and owners considered marble for this building, they took into consideration beauty, durability and cost and then decided on Colonial Grey Veined Marble for all wall work, which consisted of the main lobby, the elevator lobbies, all corridors, stairways and all toilet rooms. Colonial Grey Veinless Marble was used for the floor and treads.

    F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Missouri

    “The Big Quarry”

    Producers of Colonial Grey Veined - Colonial Grey Veinless

    Representatives for New York City: C. D. Jackson & Co., 140th Street and Locust Avenue, New York City.

    Representative for Pacific Coast: John M. Fabbris, Sharon Building, San Francisco

    (pp. 66) The F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc., Carthage, Mo., is listed in the “List of Quarries and Marble Manufacturers represented in the membership of the National Association of Marble Dealers.” K. D. Steadley is listed as the company representative.

  • Carthage, Missouri - the F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc. Sawmill (Interior View) (Carthage Foundry and Machine Works Advertisement from Throvgh The Ages Magazine, April 1927, Vol. 4, No. 12, pp. 59.)

    Interior of the F. W. Steadley & Company, Inc. New Sawmill, Carthage, Missouri. Showing our new extra heavy type gang saws sawing interior marble.

    Carthage Foundry and Machine Works, Carthage, Missouri

    Manufacturers of Gangs, Rubbing Beds, Polishing Machines, Diamond Saws, Sand Feeds and Sand Pumps

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