Photo of the Chester Granite and Polishing Works with the overhead traveler and chain falls still in place in the cutting building. “The Chester granite works have completed their new building in that town and have placed therein an engine of 72 horse power, for driving the saws and polishing machinery.”  , Chester Historical collection.

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