Quarry rails, Swan's Island, ca. 1900

Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society

Description

Granite from Swan's Island was quarried, cut to size and shipped by boat primarily to New York City.

The quarry rails in the photo lead to a wooden sail boat with three masts waiting for delivery of the granite in Burnt Coat Harbor.

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About This Item

  • Title: Quarry rails, Swan's Island, ca. 1900
  • Creation Date: circa 1900
  • Subject Date: circa 1900
  • Location: Minturn, Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 28 cm x 36 cm
  • Local Code: 2009-1-002
  • Collection: Islanders at Work
  • 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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