Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society
Description
A pully rig with a metal half barrel was used to carry the cut granite stones from the quarry to the dock. Ships or barges would transport the granite stones to New York City.
About This Item
- Title: Moving granite from the quarry to the dock, Swan's Island, ca. 1900, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Location: Minturn, Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 24 cm x 36 cm
- Local Code: 2010-40-011
- Collection: Islanders at Work
- Object Type: Image
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Swan's Island Historical SocietyPO Box 144, 9 North Rd, Swan's Island, ME 04685
207-526-4248
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