Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society
Description
These granite stones are ready for shipping to New York City from a Swan's Island quarry around 1900. The rail tracks lead to the harbor where ships transport the blocks.
About This Item
- Title: Quarry tracks and granite stones for shipping, Swan's Island, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Location: Minturn, Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 26 cm x 36 cm
- Local Code: 2010-40-013
- Collection: Islanders at Work
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Granite industry--Maine--Swan's Island
- Harbors--Maine--Swan's Island
- Railroad rails--Maine--Swan's Island
- Railroad tracks--Maine--Swan's Island
- Ships
- Stone industry--Maine--Swan's Island
- Transportation
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For more information about this item, contact:
Swan's Island Historical SocietyPO Box 144, 9 North Rd, Swan's Island, ME 04685
207-526-4248
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