Ice Cutting, Islesboro, ca. 1920
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Description
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.