Ice Cutting, Islesboro, ca. 1920

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This postcard shows Al Gilkey and his workers cutting ice on Gilkey's Pond in Dark Harbor. Al Gilkey is standing fourth from the left.

Ice cutting was a cottage industry on Islesboro. Ice was used locally and also shipped south to warmer climates.

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Title: Ice Cutting, Islesboro, ca. 1920
Creation Date: circa 1920
Subject Date: circa 1920
Local Name: Gilkey's Pond
Town: Islesboro
County: Waldo
State: ME
Media: Postcard
Local Code: Open Photo Collection, Businesses
Object Type: Image

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Islesboro Historical Society
PO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733

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