Quarries in Maine & Quarry Links, Photographs, and Articles

Vinalhaven, Maine - History of Vinalhaven, prepared by the Vinalhaven Historical Society, August, 1995. Photographs of granite-quarry related subjects including: the Bodwell Granite Co.'s Stoneyard; the Paving cutting yard at the Leopold Quarry; A three-masted schooner loading paving at a small quarry on the island's northwest side …

Biddeford History & Heritage Project

Several quarries opened during this period to include, the Andrews Quarries, Ricker Quarry, and the Gowen Emmons Quarry. Biddeford's granite and slate cutting was a crucial part of their economy and even helped support the build of the Western Railroad in 1872. Andrews Quarry saw great success in 1886 when James Andrews and Sons …

08/043/0 Sevigny Avenue, Biddeford, ME 04005

The property has a long history of harvesting granite from the two quarries there, so there is an old railway bed visible in places and several trails large enough for modern vehicles. ... $650,000 in Biddeford, ME 04005. Heavily wooded, the land is mostly leveled and provides a 50' wide access from Sevigny Avenue with an 8' water main stubbed ...

old granite quarries of biddeford maine – Grinding Mill …

Quarries in Maine & Quarry Links, Photographs, and Articles. In 1905 the quarry had two openings: an old opening … was George H. Yates of Biddeford, Maine.Granite from the quarry … » Free Online Chat Granite Quarrying in Maine – Maine Geological Survey. One hundred and seventy granite quarries were listed in Maine Granite Quarries and …

Biddeford History & Heritage Project

The Andrews family were the most prominent of the local granite pioneers, with the largest quarries in Biddeford, located out along the Pool Road. In 1866 they furnished the …

Events

The park contains old quarry roads that mined granite for building the Lincoln Memorial and the Brooklyn Bridge. Schooners anchored on the Saco River …

347 Granite St, Biddeford, ME 04005

Sold - 347 Granite St, Biddeford, ME - $385,000. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 total baths. MLS# 1582471.

Singepole Mountain, Paris

Sights: views, open summit (~1,320 ft.), old granite quarry I revisited Singepole Mountain (in August, 2017) after seeing on Maine Trail Finder that there was a new approximately 1.2-mile trail up this beautiful mountain.

37 Pretty Good Spots To Find Crystals in Maine in 2024

Back then, it was primarily known for its granite and mica deposits, but over the years, it has also become a popular destination for crystal hunters. ... And unlike some of the more remote crystal hunting destinations in Maine, this quarry is accessible. ... Flourish – 140 Main St #105, Biddeford, ME 04005;

Maine Granite Quarry List

Go to Page 1 2. Map Showing the Distribution of Granite and Related Rocks in Maine - 1922. From The Commercial Granites of New England, pg. 206. See map listings in Quarries & Quarry Links, Photographs and …

Timber Point/Ewing House

The National Historic Register states "the Charles and Louise Parsons Ewing estate, commonly known as "Timber Point,", built in 1931 in Biddeford, Maine, is significant as an impressive interpretation of the Maine coastal summer estate which not only combined contemporary trends but the personal taste of the designer, owner, and master ...

Quarries in Maine & Quarry Links, Photographs, and Articles

Lincolnville, Waldo County, Maine - the Heal Black Granite Quarry (black color) Stone from this quarry was used for dies and tablets - locations not stated.(For a more detailed description of the granite and location of quarry, see Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. …

Peabody-Fitch Woods and the Narramissic …

The half-mile trail around the meadow above the farmhouse is wheelchair accessible, and is a beautiful loop, as it offers the same sweeping views the farmhouse has of the mountains. If you want to visit …

City of Biddeford

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME 04064 Exemption Net Value Location: 1 DIGITAL DR Bill No. Book/Page Deed Date Acres ... BIDDEFORD, ME 04005 Exemption Net Value Location: 12 HILL ST Bill No. Book/Page Deed Date Acres 24005719 17069/0319 07/31/2015 9.20 Land 123,100 Building 514,300 ...

Biddeford History & Heritage Project

Granite quarries became more popular in Biddeford during the Civil War. Several quarries opened during this period to include, the Andrews Quarries, Ricker Quarry, and the …

Norridgewock

The village straddles a bend in the Kennebec River at the junction of Maine Routes 8 and 139, and U.S. Routes 2 and 201A. See photos. The Sandy River empties into the Kennebec in the town. Benedict Arnold's expedition passed through in 1775. Norridgewock was the home of author Rebecca "Sophie May" Clark, and U.S.Representatives Cullen Sawtelle …

Timber Point Trail

The trail begins at the end of Granite Point Rd in Biddeford, Maine where a small paved parking lot can be found, in addition to a larger dirt parking lot located river-side. The trail itself follows what appears to be a private road that passes Curtis Cove - featuring scenic views of the cove before keeping to the right at a junction near the ...

Quarries in Maine & Quarry Links, Photographs, and Articles

Sullivan, Hancock County, Maine - the Stimson Granite Quarries (medium ... Dragon Products Co., Old County Road, Thomaston, ME 04861; (207) 354-6900. The following quotation is taken from A Guidebook to Mining In America: Volume 2: East (Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas ...

Blandings Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Biddeford

Sights: cut stones from old quarries, streams, woods, boulders; ... Granite Street and Guinea Road. The area is known to harbor endangered Blanding's turtles. ... Because these woods were once quarried for granite — an important historical industry for Biddeford — there is a system of old, rough tracks cutting through the land. Some of ...

Clifford Park

Clifford Park in Biddeford is a spider web of very twisty, rocky and rooty singletrack for mountain bikers or hikers. For bikers, this group of trails ... are some kool old granite quarries. On the eastern …

Stone aggregate material sales in Southern Maine

Stone aggregate material sales in Southern Maine. Our inventory of stone products include varying sizes of crushed stone, stone dust, round stone, and rip rap. Select a product below to learn more about its features, common uses, pricing, and pit/quarry availability. ¼" Stone Dust. 3/8" Stone Dust. ¼" Crushed Stone. 3/8" Crushed Stone ...

Best Rockhounding Sites (+ Beaches) in Maine & What To …

Common Gemstones You Can Find in Maine. Maine quartz is world-class and can be found throughout the state. Some of the best places to find high-quality quartz specimens in Maine include the gravels at Loring Cove, Perry, the Lubec Lead Mine, near Lubec, Catherine Mountain, Edgecomb Quarry (milky, smoky specimen), or Pingree …

BIDDEFORD, Maine ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes for BIDDEFORD, Maine. Use our address lookup or code list to find the correct 5-digit or 9-digit (ZIP+4) code for your postal mails destination. ... 144 OLD POOL RD BIDDEFORD ME 04005-9270. 1 WESTLAND AVE BIDDEFORD ME 04005-4109. 12 WILLETT ST BIDDEFORD ME 04005-3666. Map.

History of Biddeford, Maine 04005

Governed by an active board, the Society is dedicated to growing its organization and creating community partnerships to educate and explore Biddeford's 400-year history. Biddeford Historical Society P.O. Box …

Blog: Discovering Clifford Park

Biddeford Historical Society is preserving the history of Biddeford, Maine. Biddeford Historical Society is a window into Biddeford's rich and vibrant history dating back to the early 1600s. …

Events

Events: Clifford Park on September 4. Biddeford Historical Society is preserving the history of Biddeford, Maine. Biddeford Historical Society is a window into Biddeford's rich and vibrant history dating back to the early 1600s. ... The park contains old quarry roads that mined granite for building the Lincoln Memorial and the Brooklyn …

Tour of quarries exposes the past

The front quarry has been drained of water this year, down to about eight feet, exposing perhaps tons of rusty, twisted metal railroad tracks, cranes, carts, 100-plus-year-old mining tools, a ...

Pepperell Mills lower lagoon, Biddeford, 2014

The lower lagoon "is part of the Pepperell's underground canal system" dug by Irish immigrants, the granite walls with perfect arches and without mortar, were made with …

Aggregate | R.J. Grondin & Sons Construction

R.J. Grondin & Sons owns and operates gravel pits and quarries throughout Southern Maine, where we manufacture and process sand, gravel, stone, landscape, and recycled materials for consumer and construction site use. Delivery available. ... Gorham, ME 04038 (207) 854-1147

Vacation Rentals in Biddeford Pool, Fortunes

Winter Rental A very clean 1-bedroom apartment with water views perfect for a college student, single person, or couple. Rent includes water .