Mayfield Slate Quarry, Skowhegan, ca. 1865

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Mayfield Slate Quarry, Skowhegan, ca. 1865

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"The slate product of this mine was brought to Skowhegan. A part was ground into paint and a portion was marbleized and used for mantels, table tops, etc.

"This property was once mortgaged for $75,000. The abandoned pit is on land owned by Henry Crowell and is said to have been bought at one time for $300.00. Warren Bacon was an owner and for a time served as manager of this enterprise."

~Roland T. Patten,
Custodian of Historical Views, 1929

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Skowhegan History House
66 Elm Street, PO Box 832, Skowhegan, ME 04976
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