Hammers on stone: A history of Cape Ann granite

Erkkila, Barbara H

History

peter Smith

Definitive first-edition book on the history of Cape Ann (Rockport and Gloucester, MA) granite. Over 65 dramatic photos and also map depiction of locations of quarries and motions, mid 1800s-1950s. Read about the plethora of stone pits and businesses, hand and pneumatic tools, transportation and shipping vessels, immigrant ethnicities, labor problems, demise of industry. Pictures include: Salem Jail granite building, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Post Office, lighter landing paving blocks at Lane's Cove, garymander of Bay State Granite Co., Rockport Granite Company cutting sheds, locomotive called Nella, stone wagon in Lanesville, Finnish settlers and customs, Dr. Webster's Pitcairn Park at Halibut Point, and much more fascinating text and fabulous photos.

Hammers On Stone- The History Of Cape Ann Granite

Tbw Books

<p>A History of Lane's Cove (now part of Gloucester, Massachusetts) from its settlement in the 1600's to its renaissance today as a charming community on scenic Cape Ann. Illustrated with over 70 vintage photographs.</p>

Village at Lane's Cove

Ten Pound Island Book Co

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