Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1950

Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society

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Fritz Johnson, stone cutter for the Swan's Island Quarry. Fritz John Johnson was born on March 24, 1899 in Sweden. Fritz moved to Swan's Island to work at the quarry, and married Evelyn Lora Martin in 1922. They lived on the Quarry Road. Fritz was reported to be the fastest paving stone cutter. He died on March 7, 1985.

Notice the clothes drying on the oven door.

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  • Title: Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1950
  • Creation Date: circa 1950
  • Subject Date: circa 1950
  • Location: Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 36 cm x 25 cm
  • Object Type: Image

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Swan's Island Historical Society
PO Box 144, 9 North Rd, Swan's Island, ME 04685
207-526-4248
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