Just past the Blacksmiths Shop tucked away in the left corner another small quarry (a motion) can be found with a derrick. Core samples of the granite and beautiful cits can be found here, the derrick is also in amazing condition.

It was once the Chester & Hudson Granite Company Quarry, from 1895 to 1945. It’s great reliving history in the outdoor museum high up in the mountain. #hilltownhistory can be found everywhere.

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