Rare Earths Facility, Chemical processing facility in West Chicago, Illinois, US
The industrial complex operated specialized equipment for extracting and processing rare earth elements, thorium, uranium, and radium from mineral ores.
The Lindsay Light and Chemical Company established this manufacturing site in 1931, producing gaslight mantles and hydrofluoric acid during World War II.
The facility's operations influenced local community development, as residents frequently used mill tailings as fill dirt in gardens and public spaces.
The site ceased operations in 1973 under Kerr-McGee ownership, leading to extensive environmental assessments and cleanup efforts in the surrounding area.
The facility's activities resulted in contamination of Kress Creek, West Branch Dupage River, and Reed-Keppler Park, prompting health investigations in 1991.
GPS coordinates: 41.87316,-88.20824
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:35
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