Slate Quarry Employees, Monson, ca. 1910
Contributed by Monson Historical Society
Item 78839
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This photograph clearly shows "the box" which was used by the hoister operator to lower men into the slate quarry to work. During the work day the operator was also responsible for bringing up slate, lowering supplies, and bringing the men back to the surface which was all done by a series of bells. The base of the hoist is located in the upper right hand corner.
Other Information
- Title: Slate Quarry Employees, Monson, ca. 1910
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Town: Monson
- County: Piscataquis
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 21.2 x 16.0
- Local Code: MHS 110-081
- 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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LC Subject Headings
Quarrying--Maine--Monson
Laborers--Maine--Monson
Slate quarrying--Maine--Monson
Equipment--Maine--Monson
Mining equipment--Maine--Monson
People associated with manual labor--Maine--Monson
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