Working Granite highlights the community of Italian immigrants who came to Hallowell, Maine, in the late 1800s to work in the booming granite industry. These expert carvers—many from Carrara, Italy—helped turn Maine granite into everything from paving stones and bridges to monuments and statues.
Exhibit: Working Granite
Working Granite highlights the community of Italian immigrants who came to Hallowell, Maine, in the late 1800s to work in the booming granite industry. These expert carvers—many from Carrara, Italy—helped turn Maine granite into everything from paving stones and bridges to monuments and statues.
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Presented By: Maine Historical Society
This exhibit is on display from July 29, 2025 to July 25, 2026 at Maine Historical Society. Tickets at the door or online https://mainehistory.rezgo.com/details/269642/admission-to-gallery
Dive into historic photographs and personal stories drawn from the rich collections of Maine Memory Network contributors, including Hubbard Free Library, Maine Historic Preservation Committee, and the Maine Granite Industry Historical Society, and step into the world of Hallowell’s granite past.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday–Monday: CLOSED Gallery
Admission: MHS Members Free General Admission $12/ Student $7/ Children 5 and under Free