Structures and Monuments in Which Maine Stone was Used
(Continued)

• The Finished Products from Maine Stone in New York
  • Albany, New York – the Capitol.  Granite from the Stinchfield Quarry in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the capitol building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Albany, New York - the Capitol Building.  Granite from one of the Hallowell Area Granite Quarries, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  Granite from the Stinchfield and Longfellow Quarry in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was also used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • Albany, New York - the Post Office.  Granite from the Long Cove Quarry, at St. George, Maine, was used in the construction of the post office.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Albany, New York - the Post Office.  Granite from the Long Cove Quarry in St. George, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • Bronx, New York - the Bronx Courthouse.  (This information was obtained from the  Oakland House Seaside Resort web site.)

    The granite used in the construction of the courthouse was quarried from the Herricks quarries located in Brooksville/Herricks 50 miles South of Bangor, Maine on the Blue Hill Peninsula. 

  • Brooklyn, New York – the Brooklyn Anchorage to the Manhattan Bridge.  Granite from the Hall or McMullen Quarry on Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the anchorage to the Manhattan Bridge.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Brooklyn, New York - the Brooklyn Bridge Towers and Anchorages.  The granite used in the construction of the towers and anchorages was quarried from the Herricks quarries located in Brooksville/Herricks 50 miles South of Bangor, Maine on the Blue Hill Peninsula.  (This information was obtained from the Oakland House Seaside Resort web site.)
  • Brooklyn, New York - the Custom House.  Granite from the Sands Quarry in Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Custom House.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • Brooklyn, New York – the Customhouse. The following information was provided by Rockport Stone Works. (The link from which the following information was obtained is no longer available.)
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      According to the Rockport Stone Works web site, granite from thehe Sands Quarry and the Palmer Quarry together furnished all the granite for the customhouse in New York. Also, granite from the Sands Quarry (granite) in Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands (known as the “ Fox Islands”) was used in the construction of the Customehouse and Post Office in Brooklyn, New York.

  • Brooklyn, New York - a Drydock.   One of the drydocks in Brooklyn used granite from Sullivan, Maine, in the construction.  (From "A History of Shipbuilding and Granite (in Sullivan, Maine)," by Mark Honey, in The Ellsworth American.) 
  • Brooklyn, New York – Greenwood and other Cemeteries near Brooklyn.  Granite from the Long Cove Quarry, in St. George, Maine, was used in some of the monuments in the Greenwood and other Brooklyn cemeteries.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Brooklyn, New York – Greenwood Cemetery – the Center Monument.  Granite from the Pleasant River Quarry at Addison, Washington County, Maine, was used in the creation of the center monument at the Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
      • Brooklyn, New York - the Center Monument.  Granite from the Pleasant River Black Granite Quarry in Addison, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the center monument.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • Brooklyn, New York - the Greenwood Cemetery - the Zeller Monument.  Granite from the Pleasant River Black Granite Quarry in Addison, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Zeller monument.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • Brooklyn, New York – the Park Building.  Granite from the Black Island Quarries on  Long Island (Black Island), Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • Brooklyn, New York - the Post Office.  Granite from the Sands Quarry in Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Post Office.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • Brooklyn, New York – the Post Office.  The following information was provided by Rockport Stone Works. (The link from which the following information was obtained is no longer available.)
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      According to the Rockport Stone Works web site, granite from t he Sands Quarry and the Palmer Quarry and from t he Sands Quarry granite) in Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands (known as the “Fox Islands”) was used in the construction of the Post Office.

  • Brooklyn, New York – the Pratt Institute (the Chemical Laboratory).  Granite From the White Quarry at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the laboratory building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Brooklyn, New York - Pratt Institute - the Chemical Laboratory.  Granite from the White Quarry in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • Buffalo, New York – the Buffalo Savings Bank.  Granite from the Waldoboro Quarry at Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bank building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Buffalo, New York - the Buffalo Savings Bank.  Granite from the Waldoboro Quarry in Maine was used in the bank.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • Buffalo, New York – Customhouse and Post Office.  Granite from the Bodwell-Jonesboro Quarry at Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the customhouse and post office.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Vinalhaven, Maine - Sands Quarry - Lintel for New York Custom-House.

      Carved From Even-Grained Coarse-Textured Biotite Granite of Sands Quarry, Vinalhaven. Showing adaptability for coarser sculpture.  Portion at left of head unfinished.  (From The Granites of Maine, Bulletin 313, 1907, Pl. XIII-A.)

    • Buffalo, New York - the Custom House.  Granite from the Bodwell-Jonesboro Quarry in Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, was used in construction of the Custom House.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • Buffalo, New York - the Marine National Bank.  Granite from the Stinchfield Quarry at Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bank building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • Buffalo, New York - the Old City and County Hall (This information below was presented on the “ Buffalo as Architecture Musecum”web site.)
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    Clark Island, Maine, granite was used in the construction of the exterior of the building.  The building was originally used as the City and County Hall.  (This information is presented on the “Buffalo as Architecture Museum” web site.)

  • Buffalo, New York - Post Office.  Granite from the Clark Island Quarry on Clark Island, at St. George, Maine, was used in the construction of the post office.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • Buffalo, New York - the Post Office.  Granite from the Bodwell-Jonesboro Quarry in Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, was used in construction of the Post Office.  This source also indicates that granite from the Clark Island Quarries in St. George, Knox County, was also used in the Post Office in Buffalo New York.  The source does not indicate whether this is just one Post Office or two.  The location in the city is not noted.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • Buffalo, New York - Four Carved Granite Eagles (photograph).  This postcard is in the postcard collection of Freeman Fletcher Brown, Jr., in the "Dad's Postcards" section on the Brown Log web site.  Mr. Brown notes that the eagles were carved on Vinalhaven Island.  He also states that the eagles "are now perched on the U. S. Post Office in Buffalo, New York."
  • High Bridge, New York City, New York - the Gatehouse to High Bridge.  Granite from the Howard Quarry in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the gatehouse.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • Long Island, New York - the Van Wych Expressway Bridge.  Granite from the Hocking Granite Quarry in St. George, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – Manhattan's Major Bridges.  The following information was provided by Rockport Stone Works. (The link from which the following information was obtained is no longer available.)
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    According to the Rockport Stone Works wb site, granite from the Stonington, Crotch Island Gray Granite, Deer Isle, Maine, was used in the construction of all of the major bridges in Manhattan.

  • New York County - the Courthouse. The following information was provided by Rockport Stone Works. (The link from which the following information was obtained is no longer available.)
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    According to the Rockport Stone Works web site, gray granite quarried from the Stonington, Crotch Island Gray Granite quarry in Deer Isle, Maine, was used in the construction of the Courthouse.

  • New York City, New York - Curbings and Crossings.  Granite from the Crabtree and Havey Quarry in Sullivan, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of some of the curbing and crossings in New York City.  Granite from the Dunbar Bros. Quarry (also known as the Whalesback Quarry) was also used for random stone, curbings and paving in New York City.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - Paving in New York City.  Granite from the Pequoit Quarry in Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine, was used as paving in New York City.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – Small Monuments Without the Lettering.  Granite from the Round Pond Quarry at Bristol, Lincoln County, Maine, was used for the "small monuments without lettering.  The location is not stated.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - Monuments and Columns in New York City.  Granite from the Red Cliff Quarry (also known as the Black Island Quarry) in Long Island, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction monuments and columns in New York City.  (This source does not list any specific locations.)  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – American Museum of Natural History (in the red granite in two corner wings).  Granite from the Red Beach Granite Co.'s Quarry in Calais, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the museum.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the American Museum of Natural History (2 wings).  Granite from the Red Beach Granite Co. Quarry in Calais, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the two wings of the museum.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the American Surety Building.  Granite from the Hallowell Area Quarries in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the piers of Blackwells Island Bridge and the retaining wall of Riverside Drive.  Granite from the Ryan-Parker Quarry on Crotch Island in the Stonington District, Maine, was used for the piers of Blackwells Island Bridge.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Blackwell Island Bridge Piers.  Granite from the Ryan-Parker Quarry in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the piers of the Blackwell Island Bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Brokaw Residence.  Granite from the White Quarry at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the residence.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Brokaw Residence.  Granite from the White Quarry in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the residence.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Brooklyn Battery Bridge Approach.  Granite from the Hocking Granite Quarry in St. George, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the approach to the bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • New York City - the Brooklyn Bridge Piers.The following information was presented by Rockport Stone Works. (The link from which the following information was obtained is no longer available.)
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      According to the Rockport Stone Works web site, Mt. Waldo Gray Granite, quarried at Frankfort, Maine, was used in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge piers.

  • New York – theBrooklyn Savings Bank.  Granite from the Stinchfield Quarry at Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bank building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Brooklyn Savings Bank Building.  Granite from the Stinchfield and Longfellow Quarry in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the French Monument in Calvary Cemetery.  Granite from the Pownal Quarry at Pownal, Cumberland County, Maine, was used in the creation of the French monument in Calvary Cemetery.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Calvary Cemetery - the French Monument.  Granite from the Pownal Quarries in Pownal and North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, was used in the construction of the monument.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York - Central Park - the Richard M. Hunt Monument in Central Park.  Granite from the Stinchfield Quarry at Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the creation of the Hunt monument in Central Park.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - Central Park - the Richard M. Hunt Monument.  Granite from the Stinchfield and Longfellow Quarry in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the monument.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – Central Park(the Gate house).  Granite from the Moose Island Quarry on Moose Island, in the Stonington District, Maine, was used in the construction of the gate house in Central Park.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - Central Park Gatehouse.  Granite from the Moose-a-bec Granite Quarry (also known as the Hard Wood Island Quarry) in Jonesport, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Gatehouse at Central Park.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York - the Chemical National Bank.  Granite from Waldoboro quarry at Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bank building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Chemical National Bank.  Granite from the Waldoboro Quarry in Maine was used in the bank.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Clark Residence.  Granite from the Alonzo Abbot Quarry in Franklin, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of this residence.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – Columbia University(the steps).  Granite from the Moose Island Quarry on Moose Island in the Stonington District, Maine, was used to construct the steps at Columbia University.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - Columbia University (the steps, bridges, and buildings) Granite from the Moose-a-bec Granite Quarry (also known as the Hard Wood Island Quarry) in Jonesport, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the steps, bridges, and buildings at Columbia University.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Court House (part of the granite for the Court house)  Granite from the Settlement Quarry on Deer Isle in the Stonington District, Maine, was used to construct part of the Courthouse.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York – the Delamar Residence – The White Quarry (granite), Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Delmar Residence (location in New York City not stated)  Granite from the White Quarry in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the residence. (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the DePinna Store.  Granite from the Swenson Pink Granite Quarry in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – District of Columbia Municipal Building(the basement story)  Granite from the White Quarry at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the basement story of the District of Columbia Municipal building.  (The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York City, New York - the East River Bridge #3 (the Brooklyn and Manhattan approaches to the bridge)  Granite from the Goss Quarry in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the approaches to the bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the First Day and Night Bank Building.  Granite from the White Quarry at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bank building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York City, New York - the First Day and Night Bank.  Granite from the White Quarry in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bank.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • New York City, New York - the First National Bank Building.  Granite from the Hallowell Area Quarries in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Flushing, Long Island, Bridge.  Granite from the Goss Quarry in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – General Grant's Tomb, Riverside Drive.  Granite from the Maine & New Hampshire Granite Corporation's Quarries at Jay, Franklin County, Maine, was used in the construction of General Grant's Tomb on Riverside Drive.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - General Grant's Tomb.  Granite from the Maine and New Hampshire Granite Corp. Quarry in Jay and Phillips, Franklin County, Maine, was used in the construction of the monument.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Germania Life Insurance Building.  Granite from the Hardwood Island Quarry at Jonesport, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.   (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York – the Grand Union Hotel on Forty-second Street.  Granite from the Chase Quarries at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Grand Union Hotel.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Grand Union Hotel.  Granite from the Chase Quarries in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Hall of Records(including the statuary).  Granite from the Stinchfield Quarry at Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Hall of Records and the statuary.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York, New York - the Hall of Records.

      The photograph is of a statue erected in 1906 at the Hall of Records in New York.  The statue was carved from light-gray, fine-textured biotite-muscovite granite from the Stinchfield Quarry, near Hallowell, Maine.  "Statue erected in 1906 at the Hall of Records in New York."  (From The Granites of Maine, Bulletin 313, 1907, Pl. XIV-B.)

      
      
    • New York City, New York - the Hall of Records Building.  Granite from the Hallowell Area Quarries in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  Granite from the Stinchfield and Longfellow Quarry in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was also used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • New York City, New York - the Hall of Records Statuary.  Granite from the Stinchfield and Longfellow Quarry in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the statuary at the Hall of Records.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Havemeyer Residence at Fifth Avenue and 66^th Street.  Granite from the Bodwell-Jonesboro Quarry at Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Havemeyer residence.   (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Havemayer Residence at 5th and 66th.  Granite from the Bodwell-Jonesboro Quarry in Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Havemayer residence.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Hell Gate Bridge  (97 percent of the main piers (above foundation) of the Hell Gate Bridge).  Granite from the Palmer or Wharf Quarry on Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands, Maine, was used for 97 percent of the main piers (above the foundation) of the bridge.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York City, New York - the Holland Tunnel.  Granite from the Oak Hill Granite Quarry in Swanville, Waldo County, Maine, was used in the construction of the tunnel.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Hotel at the corner of Seventieth Street and Central Park.  Granite from the Pownal Quarry at Pownal, Cumberland County, Maine, was used in the construction of the hotel building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Hotel at 70th and Central Park.  Granite from the Pownal Quarries in Pownal and North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, was used in the construction of the hotel building. (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Johnson Building.  Granite from the Hallowell Area Quarries in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Lying-in Hospital.  Granite from the Chase Quarries at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the hospital. (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Lying-In Hospital.  Granite from the Chase Quarries in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the hospital building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Manhattan Bank.  Granite from the Sands Quarry on Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands, Maine, was used in the construction of the bank building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Manhattan Bank Building.  Granite from the Sands Quarry in Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.   (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York - the Manhattan Bridge (theBrooklyn and Manhattan approaches and piers to the Manhattan Bridge).  Granite from the Settlement Quarry on Deer Isle in the Stonington District, Maine, was used in the construction of the approaches and piers to the Manhattan Bridge.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Manhattan Bridge (the Brooklyn anchorage to the bridge)  Granite from the Hagan and Wilcox Quarry in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Brooklyn anchorage to the Manhattan Bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • New York City, New York - the Manhattan Bridge Piers.  Granite from the Settlement Quarry in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the piers of the Manhattan Bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Manhattan Trust Building.  Granite from the Chase Quarries at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Manhattan Trust Building.  Granite from the Chase Quarries in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – The Marine Wireless Operators' Monument.  Granite from the St. Helena Quarry on St. Helena Island in the Stonington District, Maine, was used in the construction of the monument.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Marine Wireless Operators Monument.  Granite from the St. Helena Island Quarry in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the monument.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Masonic Temple Building.  Granite from the Hallowell Area Quarries in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Memorial to Architect French.  Granite from the Pleasant River Quarry at Addison, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the memorial.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Memorial to Architect French.  Granite from the Pleasant River Black Granite Quarry in Addison, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Memorial to Architect French.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – Methodist Book Concern Building.  Granite from the Bodwell-Jonesboro Quarry at Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Methodist Book Concern.  Granite from the Bodwell-Jonesboro Quarry in Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Methodist Book Concern.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York - Metropolitan Museum of Art(trimmings).  Granite from the Dix Island Quarries at Muscle Ridge Plantation, Knox County, Maine, was used for the trimmings on the museum building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York – Metropolitan Street Railway (Interurban) (the power house), 95th to 96th Streets and First Avenue to the Hudson River.  Granite from the Minerva Cove Quarry at Jonesport, Washington County, Maine, was used in construction of the power house for the Metropolitan Street Railway. (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Metropolitan Street Railway Powerhouse.  Granite from the Minerva Cove Quarry in Jonesport, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the powerhouse.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Midtown Tunnel.  Granite from the Moose-a-bec Granite Quarry (also known as the Hard Wood Island Quarry) in Jonesport, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the tunnel.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Municipal Building.  Granite from the Mount Waldo Quarry at Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, was used in construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York – the Mutual Life Insurance Company's Building.  Granite from the Sprucehead Quarry on Sprucehead Island at South Thomaston, Maine, was used in the construction of the building. (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Mutual Life Insurance Co. Building.  Granite from the Sprucehead Quarry in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the National City Bank.  Granite from the Sprucehead Quarry on Sprucehead Island at South Thomaston, Maine, was used in the construction of the building. (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York, New York - the New York Bank of Commerce.

    Panel at Entrance of New York Bank of Commerce.  Carved of fine-biotite muscovite granite from Stinchfield Quarry, Hallowell, Maine.  Plate XX  (photograph)  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, Bulletin 738, 1923.)

    
    
  • New York – the New York Central Railroad Bridge across Harlem River.  Granite from the Mosquito Mountain Quarry at Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bridge.   (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the New York Central Railroad Bridge across the Harlem River.  Granite from the Mosquito Mountain Granite Quarry in Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, was used in the construction of the bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York –the New York Customhouse (the basement)  Granite from the Hall or McMullen Quarry on Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine, was used in construction of the basement of the customhouse.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the New York Custom House (basement).  Granite from the McMullen Quarry (also known as the Hall Quarry) in Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art (trimmings).  Granite from the Dix Island Quarry in Muscle Ridge, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the trimmings of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • New York City, New York - the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art (Extension).  Granite from the Hallowell Area Quarries in Maine was used in the construction of the extension.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York - Post Office.  Granite from the Dix Island Quarries at Muscle Ridge Plantation, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of one of the post office buildings in New York constructed before 1923.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York - the Post Office Building.  Granite from the Dix Island Quarry in Muscle Ridge, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the New York Stock Exchange.  Granite from the Chase Quarries at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the New York Stock Exchange Building.  Granite from the Chase Quarries in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the New York Suspension Bridge (Manhattan Anchorage).  Granite from the Mosquito Mountain Granite Quarry in Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Manhattan anchorage of the bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Ninth Regiment Armory.  Granite from the Goss Quarry on Crotch Island in the Stonington District, Maine, was used in the construction of the armory.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York City, New York - 2 fluted Columns 25 feet long for a Block in New York City.  Granite from the Waldoboro Quarry in Maine was used in the columns.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Retaining Wallat Riverside Drive (138th Street to the end).  Granite from the Settlement Quarry on Deer Isle in the Stonington District, Maine, was used in construction of the retaining wall.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Retaining Wall along Riverside Drive.  Granite from the Ryan-Parker Quarry in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the retaining wall.  Granite from the Settlement Quarry in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, was also used in the construction of the retaining wall.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York - the Schwab Building - the "platforms" for sidewalk aroundSchwab Building.  Granite from the Waldoboro Quarry at Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine, was used in construction of the "platforms" for the sidewalk around the Schwab Building. (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Schwab Building - the Platforms for the side walk around the Schwab building.  Granite from the Waldoboro Quarry in Maine was used in the platforms around the building at 74th and Riverside Drive in New York City.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Seagram Building.  Granite from the Swenson Pink Granite Quarry in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – St. John the DivineCathedral (eight columns, 51 ½ to 54 feet long by 6 feet in diameter)  Granite from the Palmer or Wharf Quarry on Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands, Maine, was used for the eight columns at the cathedral  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - St. John the Divine Cathedral (8 columns).  Granite from the Palmer Quarry in Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the eight columns of 51 feet to 54 feet long, 6 feet in diameter.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • St. John the Devine Cathedral – Two Granite Pillars (The following information is from the section in Stone: An Illustrated Magazine Devoted to Stone, Marble, Granite, Slate, Cement, Contracting and Building, Vol. XXIV, No. 1, January, 1902, Stone Publishing Co., New York, pp. 90.)

      The Granite Pillars of St. John’s Cathedral

      “F. S. Walls of Vinalhaven, said to a reporter of an Augusta newspaper: ‘Two complete pillars for the church of St. John the Divine, in New York, have been completed by the Bodwell Granite Company. Each Pillar is made in two parts, and when joined together will measure 58 feet. It was expected that these pillars could be quarried and finished in one piece. A lathe was especially made for them, which cost $30,000, but it was found impossible to work the full length pillar. So they are now being made in two pieces. Quarryman Edward Russell still contends that the pillars can be quarried and finished on our lathe. There are six more pillars to be finished.

      “‘The experiment of Finishing such an immense block of granite in one piece was not a success, although practical men say it can be done. The first stone tried was so long that it broke in two pieces while being run through the big lathe. So we have been getting out the pillars from 28 to 30 feet long.’”

    • New York - the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (the Monoliths) Quarry at Vinal Haven, Maine.

      (colorized postcard photograph; The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME., USA and Frankfort o/Main, Germany. No. 10030; unmailed, early 1900s)

      
      
  • New York – the Standard Oil Building.  Granite from the Clark Island Quarry on Clark Island at St. George, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Standard Oil Building.  Granite from the Clark Island Quarry in St. George, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the Tiffany Store.  Granite from the Swenson Pink Granite Quarry in Maine was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Tribune Building.  Granite from the Andrews Quarries at Biddeford, York County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Tribune Building.  Granite from the Andrews and Perkins Quarry in Biddleford, York County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Tribune building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York City, New York - the United Nations Building (the curbing around the fountain and drive way)  Granite from the Hocking Granite Quarry in St. George, Knox County, Maine, was used in the construction of the curbing around the fountain and driveway of the United Nations building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the United Realty Building, 115 Broadway.  Granite from the Palmer or Wharf Quarry on Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York – the University Heights Bridge.  Granite from the Goss Quarry on Crotch Island in the Stonington District, Maine, was used for the trimmings on the bridge.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the University Heights Bridge (trimmings).  Granite from the Goss Quarry in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the trimmings of the bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – theVan Norden Trust Building at the corner of Sixtieth Street and Fifth Avenue.  Granite from the Pownal Quarry at Pownal, Cumberland County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Van Norton Trust Building.  Granite from the Pownal Quarries in Pownal and North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, was used in the construction of the building.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the West Street Building (two stories polished).  Granite from the Palmer or Wharf Quarry on Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands, Maine, was used in the construction of the two polished stories of the building.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • New York City, New York - the Williamsburg Bridge Approach.  Granite from the Settlement Quarry in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the approach to the Williamsburg Bridge.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York – the Woman's Hospital.  Granite from the White Quarry at Bluehill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the hospital.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
    • New York City, New York - the Woman's Hospital.  Granite from the White Quarry in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, was used in the construction of the hospital.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
  • New York - the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • New York – Woodlawn Cemetery - theBaker Mausoleum.  Granite from the Pownal Quarry at Pownal, Cumberland County, Maine, was used in the creation of the mausoleum.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
      • New York City, New York - the Woodlawn Cemetery - the Baker Mausoleum.  Granite from the Pleasant River Black Granite Quarries in Addison, Washington County, Maine, was used in the construction of the Baker Mausoleum.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • New York – Woodlawn Cemetery - the Dunlap Mausoleum (Corinthian style, 16 by 28 feet)  Granite from the Tayntor Quarry (Melvin Quarry) at Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the creation of the mausoleum.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
      • New York City, New York - the Woodlawn Cemetery - the Dunlap Mausoleum.  Granite from the Tayntor Quarry in Hallowell-Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the mausoleum.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.)
    • New York - Woodlawn Cemetery – the Ziegler Mausoleum (Grecian Doric style, 25 by 34 feet, after the temple at Paestum)  Granite from the Tayntor Quarry (Melvin Quarry) at Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the creation of the mausoleum.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
      • New York City, New York - the Woodlawn Cemetery - the Ziegler Mausoleum.  Granite from the Tayntor Quarry in Hallowell-Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, was used in the construction of the mausoleum.  (From Maine Quarries and Prospects published by the Maine Geological Survey, written by M. B. Austin and A. M. Huseey, II, John R. Rand, State Geologist, May 1, 1958.
  • Pocantico Hills, New York – the Rockefeller Fountain.  Granite from the Goss Quarry on Crotch Island in the Stonington District, Maine, was used in the creation of the fountain.  (From The Commercial Granites of New England, 1923)
  • Troy, New York – the General John E. Wool Monument.  The following information was presentedby Rockport Stone Works. (The link from which the following information was obtained is no longer available.)
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    According to the Rockport Stone Works web site, granite from t he Sands Quarry in Vinalhaven and Hurricane Islands (known as the “Fox Islands”) was used in the construction of the General John E. Wool monument.

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