MAINE GRANITE INDL HISTORICAL

MOUNT DESERT, ME

Maine Granite Indl Historical is a museum located in Mount Desert, Maine. The museum showcases the history of the granite industry in Maine, which played a significant role in the state's economy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is housed in the former Clark Island Granite Company, which was once one of the largest granite quarries in the area.

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits that detail the process of quarrying and cutting granite, as well as the tools and techniques used by workers. The museum also features displays of finished granite products, including gravestones, building facades, and monuments.

In addition to its exhibits, Maine Granite Indl Historical offers guided tours of the former quarry site, allowing visitors to see firsthand the massive granite blocks that were once extracted from the earth. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and demonstrations.

Overall, Maine Granite Indl Historical provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Maine's granite industry and the hardworking men and women who helped to build the state's economy.

MAINE GRANITE INDL HISTORICAL is a History Museum in MOUNT DESERT ME. US MID #8402300383

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 2072447299
• website: http://www.mainegraniteindustry.org

MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
62 BEECH HILL CROSS ROAD
MOUNT DESERT
ME
04660-6221

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