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MHS Resources: Manitoba Bricks and Blocks: Carman Bricks YardsThe Carman Brick Yards were established by Percy Allen circa 1900. Official work in this brick-making plant began during mid-May 1904 with subsequent delays due to heavy rains in the area which made the clay sticky. In the spring of 1905, Allen opened his yard in mid-May and installed a new brick-drying system. Allen’s veneer brick cost $11.00 per thousand bricks, chimney bricks cost $10.00 per thousand bricks, and kiln-run bricks cost $9.00 per thousand. His yard also manufactured red brick that grew harder as it was exposed to the elements. By late 1907, Allen’s yard site was for sale. Sources:Manitoba Brick Yards by Randy Rostecki, Manitoba Historic Resources Branch Report, May 2010. This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough. Page revised: 14 June 2019
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