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Along the West Quincy branch New Haven Railroad looking north from West Quincy Railroad Station about 30 years ago [c.1900].
Showing the old time quarry of 90 years ago [c.1840’s].
In the early days of the granite industry of our city, the methods of handling the large blocks of granite was crude and must of necessity been a laborious undertaking. This photo shows a shear pole, the lifting power being supplied by oxen, which was increased by the use of double sheave blocks.
In 1834 the Granite Railway Company and others received the contract for furnishing the granite for the construction of the Boston Custom House.
The columns at the front were transported from Quincy on a specially designed truck. This truck was drawn by 54 yoke of oxen.
A familiar sight in our streets 50 years ago. [c.1880’s]
An old time tool sharpener shop in our quarries
