New Quarry, Monson, ca. 1915
Contributed by Monson Historical Society
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According to information written on the back of this photograph the Portland-Monson Slate Company this image shows the opening a new slate quarry, ca. 1915. The hoist and derrick in the background are a new addition and the first time an electric hoist was in operation. This new operation is in the infant stages with the men having drilled and removed about 15 feet of slate below the topsoil shown on the left.
The pneumatic drill in the front is moved by the temporary track which can be taken from location to location as needed. In back of the quarry are two men who have chained a large piece of slate and are waiting for it to be lifted to the surface by the hoisterman. Slate pilings shore up the ground around the derrick.
Other Information
- Title: New Quarry, Monson, ca. 1915
- Creation Date: circa 1915
- Subject Date: circa 1915
- Town: Monson
- County: Piscataquis
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 21.0 x 15.9
- Local Code: MHS 110-078
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Monson Historical Society
PO Box 173, Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-3073
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Slate quarrying--Maine--Monson
Equipment--Maine--Monson
Mining equipment--Maine--Monson
People associated with manual labor--Maine--Monson
Quarrying--Maine--Monson
Laborers--Maine--Monson
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