Monson Slate Quarry Hoist
Contributed by Monson Historical Society
Item 9180
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Five slate quarry workers in a wooden hoist box ready to be taken into the quarry to work. This site was owned by the Monson-Maine Slate Co. which operated from 1880-1943 .
Other Information
- Title: Monson Slate Quarry Hoist
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Local Name: Monson-Maine Slate Co.
- Town: Monson
- County: Piscataquis
- State: ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions (cm): 8.89 x 13.34
- 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
Quarries and quarrying--Maine--Equipment and supplies
Monson Maine Slate Company--Employees
Stone industry and trade--Maine
Slate
Hoists
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