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Features Item : Report from Europe - Spreading the warmth of Finnish soapstone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) |
 | | The quarry in Juuka, which opened 1893, developed into a strong source of employment in the region. |
 | | However, the era of technological development over the course of the 20th century led to electrical stoves, and the quarry was closed during the 1960s. |
 | | The main quarry and factories are in Juuka, and the company also operates a plant and quarries in Suomussalmi, located approximately 200 miles away. |
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