Near Franklin in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Curbstone Exhibit
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 2, 2023
1. Curbstone Exhibit Marker
In Hancock County, the granite industry was most significant between the years 1870 to 1910. Franklin and Sullivan became the main source of paving and curbing stones for the major US cities: Boston Philadelphia, Providence, Washington, DC and New York City.
West Sullivan possessed (in Crabtree & Havey, Stimson Granite Co. & others) the largest paving forms in Hancock County and quarried the greatest volume of paving. In addition, Franklin possessed a clear-surfaced granite suited for monumental bases, and a railway for shipping which helped prolong the granite industry into the 1920's. Some local Franklin operators also continued to produce some bridge stone and construction granite until 1940.
Franklin & Sullivan Quarry Curbstones
1. Washington Curb
2. Providence Carb (Bottom base-2 stones)
3. Providence Corner
4. Old fashioned Curb (Providence, R.L.)
5. Providence Corner
6. New York Curb
7. Yonkers Curb
8. Boston Curb
9. Pettee Granite (Black granite used in Capital Building, Washington, D.C.)
10. New York Circle
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 44° 34.743′ N, 68° 15.821′ W. Marker is near Franklin
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Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Galamander (a few steps from this marker); Exhibit of the Granite Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Revolutionary War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Old Town Hall Site (approx. 1.8 miles away); Franklin Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Defenders of the Union (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 2, 2023
2. Curbstone Exhibit Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
