Quarry Contemplations, Galleries  #1,  #2,  #3,  #4
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Exploring the Portland Quarries by canoe.

 

A retaining wall made from
blocks of brownstone.

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Scars left behind by stone cutters are still visible.

 

Brownstone has its own peculiar texture and color, making it easy to recognize.

 

Over the last century, nature has been busy reclaiming the Portland Quarries.

 

The quarries being designated a 
National Historic Landmark.
Next Gallery Photos by John Monroe, National Park Service.