Lime rock quarry, Rockland, ca. 1915
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A lime rock quarry in Rockland, center of the lime industry in midcoast Maine.
Limestone is mined, then burned in a kiln to produce lime, used in fertilizer, plaster, and other building products.
Other Information
- Title: Lime rock quarry, Rockland, ca. 1915
- Creator: L.V. Co.
- Creation Date: circa 1915
- Subject Date: circa 1915
- Town: Rockland
- County: Knox
- State: ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions (cm): 9 x 14
- Local Code: Coll. 4014, Postcards, 1013-67-3
- 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
Quarries and quarrying--Maine
Limestone quarrying--Maine--Rockland
Excavation--Maine--Rockland
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