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Hartshorn: Hartshorn's Quarry in Springfield, c. 1890

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As per Cora Hartshorn's description on the back of the photograph: In 1880, the quarry was crushing 100 tons of blue traprock per day. Stewart Hartshorn was constructing roads and walks and telfordizing them as fast as they were built. The old man in the foreground is Cora Hartshorn's grandfather (Stewart Hartshorn's father-in-law) Andrew Collins Randall, who superintended the quarry. He was about 78 years old when this photo was taken (Information from Cora Hartshorn). Site is now partially covered by routes 24 (NJ) and 78 (US Interstate).

2023.161.001

2023.161

3 x 4" print, 3 3/8 x 4 1/2" negative, 15 1/4 x 19 " mounted to 20 x 24" print

         Andrew Collins Randall in foreground; Image Id #234
         Andrew Collins Randall in foreground; Image Id #234
            Hartshorn: Hartshorn's Quarry in Springfield, c. 1890 picture number 2
            Hartshorn: Hartshorn's Quarry in Springfield, c. 1890 picture number 3

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