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It is my understanding that quarries would "recruit" stonecutters from towns near quarries in Italy that were known for their artisans. So, you are correct in suggesting that they came from neighboring towns.Kayak 712 wrote:Many Italian stonecutters immigrated to our area (Stonington, Maine, USA)in the early 1900's. From the birth records of their children, I know where many of them were born. I would like to know if they might have had connections with each other before leaving Italy - also if they might have come from neighboring towns, presumably near quarries. How should I begin?
Maine Granite Industry Historical Society Museum, which is non-profit, is housed in the Haynes Toro Shop building at 62 Beech Hill Crossroad, Mount Desert ME 04660. You can email them with questions relating to the Maine stone quarries. (You might want to visit the Maine Granite Industry Historical Society Museum web site