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Potash Plant Ruins - Sandhills Journey Poster
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Potash Plant Ruins - Sandhills Journey poster by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The ruins of a Potash Plant in the ghost town of Antioch, Nebraska, as seen along the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway.
Potash was... more
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The ruins of a Potash Plant in the ghost town of Antioch, Nebraska, as seen along the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway.
Potash was imported from Germany to produce fertilizer, Epsom Salts, soda, and other products. However, during World War I, potash became so scarce the price went from around 8-10 dollars a ton to over $150 a ton!
Then in 1917, University of Nebraska scientist's discovered a way to distill potash from the alkaline lakes in the Sandhills. Five potash reduction factories were built in Antioch. Virtually overnight, the town boomed, growing from a schoolhouse, one church, and a store to a population of 5000 people. It became known as the "potash capital of Nebraska."
In 1921, after the war, the US resumed trade with Germany and France. However, the US potash trade was decimated since it was so much cheaper to import. The factories closed and were mostly destroyed.
Today, Antioch is a ghost town with less than 25 residents, but the ruin...
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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