The asbestos factory that once operated in Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach hosted an asbestos factory in the late 1880s that featured its own dedicated railroad stop before eventually closing.
In the late 1880s, Pacific Beach was home to an asbestos factory with its own railroad stop. Here’s the story of its rise and disappearance.
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