Hunt of kansas city operated the quarry as the phenix stone and lime company but in 1905 a marble finisher in milwaukee named w j.
Phenix marble company mo.
For two decades c r.
In 1888 this discovery prompted kansas city investor c r.
Grant a marble finisher from milwaukee recognized the high quality of phenix limestone and purchased an interest into hunts company.
Grant happened to have a piece of the phenix stone in his shop and recognized that the material was of an extremely high grade and could even take a polish.
Fine building stone for exterior and interior use architectural stone countertops and fireplaces proudly mined in the ozarks since 1888.
This operation grew over the years that in 1913.
Fine building stone for exterior and interior use architectural stone countertops and fireplaces proudly mined in the ozarks since 1888 in.
Hunt to establish a small limestone mining operation.
For nearly two decades hunt ran the quarry as the phenix stone and lime company.
Resurrecting a product first mined in the late 1800s phenix marble company is once again offering marble veneer dimensional stone and hardscape materials providing our customers with a uniquely durable and low maintenance stone with timeless aesthetic appeal.