Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle Memorials 1900

"Thompson. Presque Isle Memorial 1900 Mostly Marble in those days View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Thompson's Memorial

"Thompson in 1886. The marble shop created memorial works, including headstones and gravestones. After Thompson died in 1912, Frank Barney, his son…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"… of the mantels are of the coveted Thomaston black marble, exports of which generated an annual revenue of some $20-$30,000 during this period."

Historic Hallowell - Solid Foundations - Hallowell Granite

"When dressed it was almost as white as marble, and when polished its surface glittered like diamonds."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"… the bridge and to the north, upon which several mills and a marble factory were built. <- Prev. Page .............................. Next Page ->"

Historic Hallowell - Carvers and Quarrymen

"As a youth Protasio worked in the marble quarries of Carrara famous for providing the stone used by Michaelangelo among others."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Hopscotch and London Bridges, marbles and ball games filled the play area adjacent to the school at recess time."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… Eugene Hale, Maine Governor Samuel Streeter Marble, attorney Elbridge Gerry Harlow, trial justice John Mason Eustis and future governor of Oregon…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"… 30 feet tall and is constructed of granite and marble. The monument cost $5,975 to build. There are three tablets on the front."

Colby College Special Collections

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