Basics of Asbestos:;xNLx;;xNLx;;xNLx;--three types: white, brown, blue;xNLx;;xNLx;--commonly used as insulation in various construction materials, and as a fire retardant;xNLx;;xNLx;;xNLx; ---examples of uses:roof shingles, floor tiles, textiles, heat resistant fabrics, etc.
Lumberman working on Belvidere Mountain under the employment of Judge M.E. Tucker discover asbestos
New England Asbestos Mining and Milling start mining Belvidere Mountan
Ruberoid Company buys Belvidere Mountain- mine was only operating asbestos mine in the country
Ruberoid merges with General Analine and Film Corporation to become GAF corporation
Health issues come into focus- asbestos included in NESHAP
GAF ceases operations on Lowell mine
Eden/Lowell mine closes indefinitely
Debate over mine site continues
We'd love to hear from you. Please send questions or feedback to the below email addresses.
Before contacting us, you may wish to visit our FAQs page which has lots of useful info on Tiki-Toki.
We can be contacted by email at: hello@tiki-toki.com.
You can also follow us on twitter at twitter.com/tiki_toki.
If you are having any problems with Tiki-Toki, please contact us as at: help@tiki-toki.com
Close