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Hains Ledge Quarry, Lithgow Hill, Hallowell, ca. 1890

Historic Hallowell - Nature's Bounty - Raw Material, Close at Hand

"1895Hubbard Free Library Before derrick cranes and steam winches large pieces were extracted by means of "rising wedges," levers, block and tackle…"

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Christmas tree frame work, Presque Isle, 1959

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"Crane on Christmas tree, Presque Isle, 1959Presque Isle Historical Society The giant crane, provided by Maine Public Service, is finally swung into…"

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Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello, Lubec, ca. 1962

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"and Canadian approaches, both rock-filled with crane-laid riprap. The Maine Highway Commission engineers arrived in late 1960, setting up offices in…"

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Village School student body, Strong, ca. 1895

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"Crane, was started June 7, 1950 by Kenneth Bunker of Mercer. Citizens were very proud of the new school under construction."