History — Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership

Amidst an industry-wide shift to cement production, train transport over land, and the onset of WWI, the quarrying operation on Hurricane Island came to an abrupt halt after a major delivery of granite sank on route to Rockland Harbor followed within days by the untimely death of the company's foreman in 1914.

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Millennium Granite

Millennium Granite Quarry & Stoneworks, purveyors of New England's finest native stone, offering highest quality granites available in the market today. ... is located at 50 Quarry …

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Granite Art Garden | | Maine

Tax deductible donations are greatly appreciated--in person or send a check in the mail! Contact us at graniteartgarden@gmail, 207-664-9951 or visit us at 228 Whales …

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Sullivan Maine Quarry at Tiffany Ruder blog

Sullivan Maine Quarry.set in pine woods by a water filled 19th century granite quarry a couple of miles off of rte. discover the granite garden gallery in sullivan, maine: in sullivan, granite quarrying began in the 1830s, and by 1887 there were six major quarries in the area, according to an article in the ellsworth american.

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Sullivan Granite Quarries Spur Artist's Work

In Sullivan, granite quarrying began in the 1830s, and by 1887 there were six major quarries in the area, according to an article in The Ellsworth American. Sullivan granite was used for curbing and paving stones in Boston, New …

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Quarrying tugboat, Deer Isle, ca. 1900

This tug helps a sailing vessel along in the granite quarrying industry in Maine. Though marked "Deer Isle" on the photograph, this photograph was actually taken from Stonington, looking at the Goss Quarry on Crotch Island.

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Granite quarry, Hancock County, ca. 1890

Granite quarrying began as early as 1870 on Mount Desert Island at Hall's Quarry. It required the brute strength of both man and ox. Teamsters with their oxen or horses were paid $1.50 a day. Quarrymen consisting mostly of Italian, Swedish, Finnish and Scottish men were paid $2 for a 10-hour work day. Four major companies operated at Hall's …

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Maine History Online

Granite quarrying began in Maine about 1830 and grew steadily until early in the 20th century when reinforced concrete and steel became preferred building materials. But until then, Maine was known for its granite. The state was the leader in the value of granite produced in the United States in 1901. 2.

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Quarries in Maine & Quarry Links, Photographs, and Articles

Maine Granite Quarries List (historic quarries): This link will take you to a list of Maine granite quarries extracted from The Commercial Granites of New England, Bulletin 738, Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, by T. Nelson Dale, 1923. I have also listed these quarries by location in the "Quarry" section of the ...

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Visit | Deer Isle Granite Museum

Learn about the tools, techniques, and stories that define this fascinating chapter of Maine's history. Our Location. ... the museum is a must-see destination for those interested in the history of granite quarrying. Driving Directions. From Bangor, Maine 60 miles (1.5 hour drive) From Augusta, Maine 110 miles (2.5 hour drive)

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100 Quarry Road Prospect, ME

This 436+/- Acre Mountain Of Granite, Has Been Permitted By The Maine Dep To Operate 330+/- Acres For The Purpose Of Excavating And Quarrying Granite. Reports Available For Quality And Estimated Quantity Of Granite. Penobscot River Nearby For Possible Water Transport. Bangor (207) 942-6310 ...

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Stonington's past carved in granite

The granite boom times were long over by the time Frank and Deni Weil sailed into Stonington in the mid-1960s. Today, one quarry on Crotch Island is in operation. Run by New England Stone …

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Granite Quarrying in Maine

Granite Quarrying in Maine Maine Geological Survey Granite in Maine Granite forms as molten rock (called magma) deep within the earth. When magma solidifies within the earth the resulting rocks are called intrusive or plutonic rocks. The grain size of the granite is determined by how fast or slow the molten rock solidifies.

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Maine Granite Industry

The Maine Granite Industry Historical Society and Museum. The Society's mission is to collect and preserve the history of the quarrying industry in Maine and New England. Our vision for the museum is to make that history come alive for …

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Redstone Granite Quarry

The stone in North Jay was fine-grained, light grey granite similar to that in Concord, NH and Barre, VT. The quarries in Redstone produced two different colors of granite: red and green. Therefore, the Maine and New Hampshire Granite Co was able to offer three distinct colors of stone; grey from North Jay, plus red and green from Redstone.

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History

While, like most communities in Maine the first resource exploited was timber, quarrying granite soon followed as a money-maker. What made Hallowell granite desirable? It was light and fine grained, with a high percentage of feldspar which made it easily worked in the quarry and under the chisel.

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Historic Hallowell

Many of America's finest public monuments were cut from Hallowell granite and sculpted by her artisans. Hallowell viewed from Chelsea, Hallowell Chelsea Bridge, ca. 1865 ... Like most communities in Maine the resource first exploited was timber, processed into potash was for export to Britain's soap-making industry. Quarrying granite soon followed.

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Granite Quarrying in Maine

Granite Quarrying in Maine Maine Geological Survey Granite Oxen were used to haul the granite blocks on galamanders (Figure 1) from the Hallowell quarries to the Alexa Traffic Listing Links

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Sullivan Quarries, ca. 1900

The quarries in Sullivan operated from the 1880s into the 1900s and provided a major source of granite to customers along the East Coast. The quarries were located primarily in West and North Sullivan. The granite …

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Last of Old Maine Granite Quarries Keeps Alive Solid …

It remained closed until New England Stone bought it in 1979. The island's stone wharf is lined with 335 granite blocks now, each weighing from 15 tons to 20 tons--about the same as 15 compact cars.

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Maine Geological Survey: Maine's Mineral Resources

Selected Historical Metal Mines, Pegmatite Quarries, and Stone Quarries - Mining and quarrying have been an integral part of Maine's economy since the 1800's. Over time, changing economic conditions created boom and bust cycles in the demand for different commodities. ... Witness the Maine granite industry which reached its high …

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Hall Quarry Company Store, Mount Desert, ca. 1900

The Standard Granite Company Store in Hall Quarry was owned by the same company that owned the quarrying business. Built in the 1880s, the store provided the necessities for the quarry workers. The upper floor was used for social events such as dances, minstrel shows and concerts. The company store was considered the hub of the village. The store also …

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Maine Granite Industry

Mount Desert, Maine 04660. 207-244-7299. OPEN. Tues. - Sun. from 10 to 4 through October 31. CLOSED MONDAYS. We hope to see you soon! Admission by donation. …

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Mining and Quarrying in Maine

Mining and Quarrying in Maine Virtual Tour. Our virtual tour is a series of photos which portray some of the history and types of Maine mining and quarrying.; Frequently Asked Questions Geologic Information. Metallic Mineral Deposits of Maine (map) Known occurrences of metallic minerals shown on a generalized geologic map of …

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Maine Geological Survey: History of Quarrying in Maine

History of Quarrying in Maine. Maine has a long, interesting history of mining and quarrying activity. ... factor to enhance the marketability of mineral resources in the 1800's was the accessibility of major quarries to Maine's vital maritime trade. Maine granite comes in many colors and textures, with each quarry yielding its own variety of ...

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Exhibits | Deer Isle Granite Museum

This summer's new exhibit features the early 20th century, large format prints of historic Stonington during its quarrying heydays by Josephine Ginn Banks. "Images of Stonington's Past: Early Twentieth Century Photography by Josephine Ginn Banks" is a collaboration with the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath.

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Historic Quarries

The quarrying of stone for cellars and foundations began in Maine in the 1700's as settlers discovered exposed ledges of granite. Beginning in the early 1800s commercial quarries started producing stone for buildings, bridges and monuments. Maine quarries along the coast and islands were

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Granite Industry in Maine

The quarrying of stone for cellars and foundations began in Maine in the 1700's as settlers discovered exposed ledges of granite. Beginning in the early 1800s commercial …

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Stonecutters, Deer Isle, ca. 1930

Granite quarrying was an important industry in Maine. Granite was quarried and shipped south to Boston and New York for use in large building projects. This quarry is on Deer Isle off the coast of Maine in Hancock County.

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New Union Church, Vinalhaven, 1899

Architecture commission for an unknown client at 25 East Main Street in Vinalhaven, ME, 1899. The commission is associated with John Calvin Stevens. This item is part of the Stevens Architects drawings and records collection . The Union Church of Vinalhaven is a historic church on East Main Street in the center of Vinalhaven, Maine. Built by Otto …

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Granite Quarries of Mount Desert Island

Granite quarrying began as early as 1870 on Mount Desert Island at Hall's Quarry. "The list of public buildings, libraries, state capitols, city halls, churches, and residences built with Maine granite is a lengthy one. Not only building stone but paving and curbing stone and rubble were in such demand that many schooners and larger vessels ...

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Early Photos Tell the Gritty Story of Maine's Granite Industry

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Granite Quarrying in Maine

Granite Quarrying in Maine Maine Geological Survey Mining History T. Nelson Dale of the U. S. Geological Survey published The Granites of Maine in 1907, inventorying most of the operating quarries and providing a detailed description of …

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