Contributed by Sullivan and Sorrento Historical Society
Description
The Sullivan-Waukeag Mine was a sliver mine in Sullivan. It was one of many sliver mines on the "Sullivan Lode" located along the Taunton River. The mines were in operation in the late 1880s, but proved uneconomical and failed before the turn of the century.
About This Item
- Title: Sullivan Waukeag Mine Buildings, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
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Locations:
- Sullivan, Hancock County, ME
- Sorrento, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11 cm x 16 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Silver mining--Maine--Sullivan
- Taunton River (Me.)
- Sullivan-Waukeag Mine (Sulllivan, Me.)--Buildings--Photographs
- Silver mining--Maine--Sorrento
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For more information about this item, contact:
Sullivan and Sorrento Historical SocietyPO Box 44, Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-6816
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