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Birdsall Lime Kiln is a historic structure located northeast of Decorah, Iowa, United States. Built in 1877, the kiln is high, and composed of irregularly-cut undressed
limestone Limestone ( calcium carbonate ) is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock which is the main source of the material lime. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of . Limestone forms whe ...
and exterior wood bracing. with Its inside walls are lined with locally produced firebrick. The lime was produced from abundant native limestone. It was used in mortar for masonry construction, and by the Winneshiek Paper Company of
Freeport, Iowa Freeport is an unincorporated community in northeastern Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. History A post office was established in April 1854, and remained in operation until being discontinued in November 1905. William H. Strayer (1866- ...
in its paper-making processes. The structure was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
in 1979.


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Industrial buildings completed in 1877 Buildings and structures in Winneshiek County, Iowa National Register of Historic Places in Winneshiek County, Iowa Industrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa Lime kilns in the United States 1877 establishments in Iowa {{Iowa-struct-stub