Adams
Memorials
History
Adams Memorials opened its
doors in July of 1975. Since then they have expanded three times in
late 1975,1982 and 1993. They have been engraving granite into
gravestones, signs and golf tee markers throughout the state.
Nature of
Business
They design, engrave and
place gravestones, signs and golf tee markers.
Qualities & Skills
Needed for Employment
The people that want to
work here have to be dependable, punctual, and reliable. They need to
be hard-working and be able to learn the skills needed to perform
this task.
Impact of Changing
Technologies
Technology has cut down on
the cost of special cuts. By using laser for making these special
shapes it makes them cheaper. Computer designing and computer stencil
cutting have cut down on errors and increased output. It allows more
work to be done with fewer man hours.
Vision for
2020
Adams Memorials is in the
process of expanding throughout the state and hoping to improve there
technology to better serve the community.
Adams Memorials
1286 W. State St.
Charleston, IL
61920
345-9587
Special thanks to Mr. and
Mrs. Adams for supplying information to assist us with this
project.
Team
members: Kevin Hay, Scott
Frankie and Brian Kirby
Return to Charleston, IL: A 2020
Vision