Howes Cave in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Safety Follows Wisdom
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 15, 2020
1. Portland Cement Assocation Safety Trophy
Safety Trophy Awarded To
North American Cement Corporation
Howes Cave N.Y. Plant For A
Perfect Safety Record in 1930.
Erected 1930 by Portland Cement Assocation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the "Safety Follows Wisdom" Portland Cement Association Safety Trophies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 42° 41.472′ N, 74° 23.095′ W. Marker is in Howes Cave, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker can be reached from Sagendorf Corners Road west of Enders Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Trophy is located on the middle entrance road to the plant leading to the The Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Howes Cave NY 12092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Daniel W. Jenkins (approx. 2.7 miles away); Central Bridge (approx. 2.8 miles away); Tavern (approx. 2.9 miles away); Birthplace of George Westinghouse (approx. 3 miles away); Site of Block House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Schoharie Junction
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 15, 2020
2. Plaque on the back of the trophy
Roland F. Crowe
1938 - 1993
His Foresight and Pragmatism
Developed This Industrial Site
“ ... Just Get It Done!”
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 15, 2020
3. Safety Follows Wisdom Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 15, 2020
4. View of Plant from Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
