I live in the area of the Ruprecht Quarry and was wondering if anyone knew if this is an active site. Everytime I drive past, it looks like a waste land. I am a parent in the Bayless SD and am curious on ways to increase the tax revenue for the district.
I don't know what you are referring to. Is this in South County?
Ruprecht Quarry is just outside the city limits in Lemay, slightly south of I-55. It's bordered by Avenue H to the NW, Paule Ave to the NE, Reed Ave to the SE, and Mount Olive Rd to the SW:
http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/plan/Comp- ... /Map20.pdf
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&g ... &z=17&om=1
It is no longer an active quarry.
According to this presentation from 2005 (see pp.37-38 specifically), it was recommended that the quarry should be converted into a recreational area with new housing immediately to the south.
I've found nothing more specific than that, but I assume the redevelopment would be similar to Simpson Park in Valley Park, in which the lake there was also a quarry at one point. I don't know if any action was taken on this recommendation.
-RBB
http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/plan/Comp- ... /Map20.pdf
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&g ... &z=17&om=1
It is no longer an active quarry.
According to this presentation from 2005 (see pp.37-38 specifically), it was recommended that the quarry should be converted into a recreational area with new housing immediately to the south.
I've found nothing more specific than that, but I assume the redevelopment would be similar to Simpson Park in Valley Park, in which the lake there was also a quarry at one point. I don't know if any action was taken on this recommendation.
-RBB
My family, the Ruprechts, actually owned the quarry in the beginning of the last century. My mom and I recently got a tour of the place from the crusty old caretaker, and it is AMAZING! One of the most breathtaking sights in all of St. Louis; easily 300 feet deep, with old wooden buildings that look straight out of Hollywood.
The caretaker mentioned some of the recreation plans but didn't think they'd ever go anywhere. More than anything, he wanted to make sure we weren't from the EPA. He said lots of government types have tried to "raise a fuss" there - because, honestly, the property is a giant accident waiting to happen - so he wouldn't let us take any photos or wander too far.
It's a shame the quarry can't be put to better use. It's really very beautiful.
The caretaker mentioned some of the recreation plans but didn't think they'd ever go anywhere. More than anything, he wanted to make sure we weren't from the EPA. He said lots of government types have tried to "raise a fuss" there - because, honestly, the property is a giant accident waiting to happen - so he wouldn't let us take any photos or wander too far.
It's a shame the quarry can't be put to better use. It's really very beautiful.
rambler wrote:My family, the Ruprechts, actually owned the quarry in the beginning of the last century. My mom and I recently got a tour of the place from the crusty old caretaker, and it is AMAZING! One of the most breathtaking sights in all of St. Louis; easily 300 feet deep, with old wooden buildings that look straight out of Hollywood.
The caretaker mentioned some of the recreation plans but didn't think they'd ever go anywhere. More than anything, he wanted to make sure we weren't from the EPA. He said lots of government types have tried to "raise a fuss" there - because, honestly, the property is a giant accident waiting to happen - so he wouldn't let us take any photos or wander too far.
It's a shame the quarry can't be put to better use. It's really very beautiful.
You can go to Google earth and get a pretty good idea of how large this is. I live in the area and I too am hopeful that something can be done with the quarry. I can see the potential for this area to be brought back to life. In addition, the Bayless School District can defiantly use the additional tax revenue that would be generated if this area was properly utilized.