Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society
Description
The Baird quarry was active until the 1920s. It was known for making high quality cobblestone which was shipped to the larger cities along the New England coast.
About This Item
- Title: Quarry men after work, Swan's Island, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: Minturn, Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 26 cm x 36 cm
- Collection: Islanders at Work
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Quarrying--Maine--Swan's Island
- Granite industry--Maine--Swan's Island
- Stone industry--Maine--Swan's Island
- Laborers--Maine--Swan's Island
- Cobblestones--Maine--Swan's Island
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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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