CEMENT

NAME: Cement COUNTY: Solano ROADS: 4WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Summer - Hot; Winter - Foggy/Chilly BEST TIME TO VISIT: Access currently restricted due to redevelopment.

COMMENTS: Located in Fairfield off of Cement Hill Road. REMAINS: Cement Mines; A Few Foundations from buildings.

The Pacific Portland Cement Company established a quarry, cement factory and company town, Cement, on what is known today as Cement Hill. The company employed more than 500 people. This company town closed in 1927. Currently few remnants of the town are still standing. Bits of Cement's mines can be seen from the I-80 corridor, though you have to be looking for it. I visited this town about two years ago. It required climbing under a fence, but I have to say that it was definitely worth it. Much of the site of Cement is currently being redeveloped. Possibly more track homes for area. Last time I drove down Cement Hill road to view the remains of the town, it seemed that most of it was bound for demolition. Too bad! It was sure a fun place to see! Submitted by: Melissa Kenney

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