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"A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… the site, problems with the high sulfur content ore, transportation, and other issues persisted. By 1890, the charcoal iron process was passé."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"… to be known for its mica, precious gems, various ores, and even a bit of gold. Maine is the most heavily wooded of the lower 48 states, and…"

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Captain John W. Kane, Blue Hill, ca. 1900

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… buzzing with discoveries of valuable deposits of ore. Soon, prospectors were converging on the town."