Limestone quarry, Thomaston, ca. 1880
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A vein of limestone runs about twelve miles between Thomaston and Camden. Deep quarries were dug along the line and this area was known as the center of limestone quarrying on the east coast of the United States.
The limestone quarried in this area was originally known as Thomaston lime.
Other Information
- Title: Limestone quarry, Thomaston, ca. 1880
- Creator: Smith, Mason Philip
- Creation Date: circa 1880
- Subject Date: circa 1880
- Town: Thomaston
- County: Knox
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Local Code: Photographs--Rockland
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Limestone quarrying--Maine--Thomaston
Quarries--Maine--Thomaston
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