Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society
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Description
This postcard shows Al Gilkey and his workers cutting ice on Gilkey's Pond in Dark Harbor. Al Gilkey is standing fourth from the left.
Ice cutting was a cottage industry on Islesboro. Ice was used locally and also shipped south to warmer climates.
About This Item
- Title: Ice Cutting, Islesboro, ca. 1920
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: Gilkey's Pond, Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Local Code: Open Photo Collection, Businesses
- Object Type: Image
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- Cottage industries--Maine--Islesboro
- Ice industry--Maine--Islesboro
- Ice industry--Equipment and supplies
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Islesboro Historical SocietyPO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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