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Historical Use of Quartzite in Midwest Construction and Chicago Paving

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East Sioux Falls, a former company town in South Dakota, was built on the strength of its pink quartzite. This material was highly demanded across the U.S. in the late 1800s and was used for paving streets in Chicago and constructing courthouses throughout the Midwest. The town was filled with skilled stonecutters who immigrated from Europe.

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The town's economy was entirely dependent on the demand for quartzite. Following the panic of 1893 and a national depression, demand for the stone declined sharply, leading to its replacement by cheaper modern concrete.

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  • ChicagoCity where the quartzite was used for paving streets
  • EuropeContinent from which skilled stonecutters immigrated
  • Sioux FallsLocation near the former company town built on quartzite

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