Chemical Plant History
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 6:48 pm
A Company Town Changes Companies : Mining: The sale of Trona's major employer has brought anxiety--and hope--to the Mojave Desert town.
This is an interesting article from 1990 that brings up the bigger topic of what companies have owned and operated the chemical plants here in the valley over the years. It might be fun to see a list of all the owners and to share stories about some of the interesting developments that have taken place over the years.
LINK: http://articles.latimes.com/1990-12-13/business/fi-8994_1_mojave-desert-town
This is an interesting article from 1990 that brings up the bigger topic of what companies have owned and operated the chemical plants here in the valley over the years. It might be fun to see a list of all the owners and to share stories about some of the interesting developments that have taken place over the years.
"People want to believe the company will do the right thing," observes local historian and 34-year resident Osco (Doc) Cole, who is 78. "But an awful lot has gone on in this little town. You can get a shudder up your spine wondering about the future."
LINK: http://articles.latimes.com/1990-12-13/business/fi-8994_1_mojave-desert-town